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...

A rendering of Metropolis Pointe, which would include nearly 600 apartments and about 30 condos at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 26th Street. (Griffin Venture Group, LLC and Wight & Company)

Developers unveil proposal for massive new Bronzeville community

By Brian J. Rogal

December 12, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

Metropolis Pointe would provide nearly 600 apartments and about 30 condos at the corner of...

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-story penthouse in the West Loop recently went on the market for $4 million. (Matthew Shegog/Zillow Media Experts)

West Loop 4-bedroom penthouse with wraparound terrace: $4M

By Lauryn Azu

December 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This two-story penthouse has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings and a wraparound terrace with...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

By Cora Lewis

December 10, 2025 at 6:26 p.m.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the...

Shoppers walk past Mango which opened a new store at 664 N. Michigan Ave. on Dec. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

International fashion boutique Mango opens 2-story location on Magnificent Mile

By Brian J. Rogal

December 10, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

International fashion boutique Mango opened an eagerly anticipated two-story location on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, right, greets people arriving at the treasurer's office at Chicago City Hall Nov. 20, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Federal judge rules Cook County tax sale system unconstitutional

By A.D. Quig

December 10, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

After a group of homeowners filed suit claiming Cook County's tax sale process robbed them...

Plans for a condo building at 112 E. Burlington Ave. in La Grange continue to create discussion among community members. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Village Board limits public input to 3 minutes amid condo building flap

By Hank Beckman

December 9, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.

A La Grange resident believes the village is targeting him with new rules limiting public...

FILE – A seal is seen before Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell walks out to speak during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Federal Reserve likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds

By Christopher Rugaber

December 9, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome...

Highland Park 6-bedroom home with library, sunroom: $1.7M (Elizabeth Harper/Lady E Photography, LLC)

Highland Park 6-bedroom home with library, sunroom: $1.9M

By Kim Quillen

December 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has six full bathrooms, one half bath, a library, a sunroom, a...

Resident Travaris Ivy speaks during a 7500 South Shore Tenants Union news conference in front of the South Shore apartment building in Chicago on Dec. 2, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Residents of raided South Shore apartment building still face eviction after judge denies pleas for more time

By Tess Kenny

December 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Despite a last-minute plea for more time, eviction looms for the remaining residents of the...

A member of the crew from Trout Glass & Mirror directs a crane as it lifts a window pane for The House of Tomorrow in Beverly Shores. (Trout Glass & Mirror/provided)

Windows help restore outward luster of House of Tomorrow

By Jim Woods

December 7, 2025 at 5:21 p.m.

The exterior of the House of Tomorrow in Beverly Shores has been restored with the...