Chicago Real Estate

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White sold his six-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion for $5 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Chicago Bulls player Coby White sells Lincoln Park mansion for $5M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 9, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White sold his six-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion for...

A long-stalled hotel development at 4930 Oakton Street, Skokie, may soon progress, as an attorney for the village confirmed at an Oct. 5 Board meeting that of the "eight to 10 developers" who have expressed interest in the site, Murphy Development Group has emerged as the frontrunner. (Pam DeFiglio/Pioneer Press)

Skokie identifies developer ready to take over stalled downtown hotel project

By Claire Murphy

October 8, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Skokie's attorney Rodney Lewis told the Board Oct. 5 that Chicago developer Murphy Development Group...

Former Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard, who was the chair of the Regional Transportation Authority from 2014 until Sept. 1, and his wife, Stephanie, sold their six-bedroom Hinsdale home for $1.25 million. (Repropix)

Former state Sen. Kirk Dillard sells Hinsdale home for $1.2M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 8, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Former Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard and his wife, Stephanie, sold their six-bedroom, 5,295-square-foot house...

This Loop four-bedroom home with a terrace, wide-plank hardwood floors and built-in wet bar has gone on the market for $6 million. (B.R. Lillie Photography)

Loop 4-bedroom home with terrace, built-in wet bar: $6M

By Kim Quillen

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home has wide-plank hardwood floors and a kitchen outfitted with Gaggenau and Thermador...

Shawn Dunning, right, is greeted by a neighbor walking a dog in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood on Feb. 13, 2026. Dunning was homeless for several years before finding permanent housing three years ago with help from the Heartland Alliance organization and Chicago Housing Authority. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Proposed cuts to housing-first programs would be ‘going back like 30 years,’ advocates warn

By Madeline King

February 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Trump administration seeks to scale back funding to permanent housing for the homeless. Advocates...

Shenita Muse, left, of the Hope Center Foundation, and Jeff Bartow, of the Southwest Organizing Project, navigate security fencing surrounding a plot of land in the 7400 block of South Talman Avenue, Feb. 12, 2026, in Chicago. They are part of an umbrella organization called United Power for Action and Justice, whose initiative, Reclaiming Chicago, was awarded the Pritzker Traubert Foundation's Chicago Prize, which will help fund the development of a 125-unit affordable living community on the vacant property. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Initiative to boost affordable homeownership on South and West sides wins Chicago Prize

By Brian J. Rogal

February 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Instead of building individual homes on scattered sites, Reclaiming Chicago aims to transform whole neighborhoods...

Chicago trading card magnate Matthew Bayer and his wife, Joyce, are selling their penthouse condominium on the 46th floor of Streeterville's One Magnificent Mile building. (Kim Quillen)

Chicago trading card magnate lists condo in One Magnificent Mile building

By Bob Goldsborough

February 16, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Bayer and his wife are the mystery buyers who paid $14.25 million in 2024 for...

River Forest leaders are seeking feedback on a proposed apartment building with retail space on the first floor in the 7600 block of Madison Street. (Igor Studenkov/Pioneer Press)

River Forest seeks community feedback on Madison Street building plan

By Igor Studenkov

February 16, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

River Forest is moving ahead with plans to redevelop village-owned lots at the northeast corner...

Chicago Fire defender Mauricio Pineda heads the ball during the second half against the FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field on June 23, 2021.

Chicago Fire player Mauricio Pineda buys Loop condo for $680,000

By Bob Goldsborough

February 16, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Chicago Fire defensive midfielder Mauricio Pineda in June paid $680,000 for a two-bedroom, 1,111-square-foot condominium...

A government supporter waves a national flag during an April 19 march in Caracas, Venezuela.

Venezuelan housing prices jump as emigres consider buying

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

February 16, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

Buying property in his home country was once “unthinkable” for Carlos Peñalver, a Venezuelan electrician...

Bacon’s Castle in Surry is North America’s oldest brick dwelling. The home built was in 1665. (Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot)

The oldest building in Virginia is set to undergo a restoration

By Gavin Stone

February 16, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Built in Surry in 1665, Bacon's Castle is the oldest brick dwelling in North America...

Plans for a 229,000-square-foot Amazon retail development are proceeding in Orland Park. A similar Amazon store has been proposed in Oak Brook as part of a development along Butterfield Road that would replace an office park that also fronts Interstate 88. (Amazon)

Oak Brook eyes proposal to replace office buildings with Amazon, Ashley Furniture stores

By Chuck Fieldman

February 12, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

A proposed Amazon retail store and Ashley Furniture store would mean demolition for office buildings...

This six-bedroom, 11-bathroom home on Magnificent Mile in the Loop recently went on the market for $5.5 million. (Visual Vantage Chicago)

Mag Mile 6-bedroom duplex with spa suite: $5.5M

By Lauryn Azu

February 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has eight full bathrooms, three half baths, almost 9,000 square feet and...