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 six-bedroom, 2,750-square-foot two-flat that is the closest residential property to the front door of Wrigley Field sold on July 30 for $1.15 million. (Bob Goldsborough)

Closest residential property to Wrigley Field’s front door sells for $1.15M

By Bob Goldsborough

September 8, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

Constructed in 1888 — before Wrigley Field even was built — the recently renovated two-flat...

Doug McCormick is shown outside his four-bedroom home that has been up for sale for almost two months Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, near Evergreen, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on

By Alex Veiga

September 8, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

Skyrocketing housing values and a shortage of homes on the market gave homeowners the upper...

A seven-bedroom, 13,894-square-foot mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka was available for $35 million. (MILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography)

Winnetka lakefront mansion sells for $31M — the highest-priced home resale in Chicago-area history

By Bob Goldsborough

September 12, 2025 at 4:39 p.m.

The sellers, retired investment banker Muneer Satter and his wife, Kristen Hertel, had spent $65...

This Gold Coast condo at 1040 N. Lake Shore Drive, Unit 8B, has a marble foyer, up-lit tray ceilings, two coat closets and a formal dining room. (Petr Polik/VHT)

Gold Coast 2-bedroom condo with east- and west-facing terraces: $1M

By Saleema Syed

September 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This Gold Coast condo has a marble foyer, up-lit tray ceilings, two coat closets and...

Evanston’s City Council voted to table a developer's proposal in hopes to downsize it. The tower would have been among the tallest in all of Chicago’s suburbs. (City of Evanston)

Evanston commission rejects proposed 31-story apartment tower

By Richard Requena

September 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

The Evanston Land Use Commission voted against a proposed 31-story, 430-apartment residential building in downtown...

Chicago Housing Authority board member James Matanky kisses the hand of Angela Hurlock, outgoing interim CEO, at a special meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Interim Chicago Housing Authority CEO Angela Hurlock steps down; Walter Burnett appointment delayed

By Lizzie Kane

September 2, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

Interim Board Chair Matthew Brewer will now serve as "operating chairman" of the housing authority.

The lower level of this home at 17 Ambriance Drive in Burr Ridge includes a kitchenette and bar area, a movie theater, a gym and a climate-controlled wine cellar. (Nick Miller/NM Photography)

Burr Ridge 5-bedroom home with steam shower: $3.5M

By Saleema Syed

September 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The lower level of this Burr Ridge home includes a kitchenette and bar area, a...

Retired Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Michael Moskow and his wife, Suzanne, have listed their four-bedroom, 3,940-square-foot condo near the top of a Streeterville building. (Virtuance)

Retired Chicago Fed chief Michael Moskow lists Streeterville condo for $2.75M

By Bob Goldsborough

August 29, 2025 at 12:22 p.m.

Michael Moskow told Elite Street that he's found a buyer, and the deal is expected...

Aldermen and city staff celebrate then-Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., 27th, during a Chicago City Council meeting on July 16, 2025. Burnett stepped down from the council at the end of July. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

HUD asks Chicago Housing Authority to delay Walter Burnett CEO hire until review of potential conflicts of interest

By Lizzie Kane

August 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The move was in response to a letter interim CHA Board Chair Matthew Brewer sent...

This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in West Town recently went on the market for nearly $1.4 million. (Brad Meese/Chicago Home Photos Inc.)

West Town 4-bedroom home with sunken air tub: $1.4M

By Lauryn Azu

August 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is a three-story structure with a limestone façade and black-clad windows.