Chicago Real Estate

Visitors tour the lobby of the Avalon Regal Theater, a 2,500-seat auditorium that opened in 1927 on East 79th Street, during Open House Chicago on Oct. 15, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Open House 2026: Our 12 don’t-miss spots this year

By Bob Gendron

October 7, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

The annual free event, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center, opens the doors to hundreds...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey gives a thumbs-up as he leaves a press conference near McCormick Place on Sept. 4, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

By Dan Petrella

October 6, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating...

This five-bedroom house at 911 Queens Lane in Glenview has a lower level with a recreation room, an exercise room, a wine cellar, and a bedroom and full bath with steam shower. (Larry Malvin/Summit Imaging)

Glenview 5-bedroom home with built-in doghouse: $2.1M

By Saleema Syed

October 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom house has a lower level with a recreation room, an exercise room and...

This six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Gold Coast recently went on the market for nearly $6 million. (Jennifer Ames)

Gold Coast 6-bedroom co-op with mahogany doors: $6M

By Lauryn Azu

August 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has six full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and a staircase with limestone treads...

St. Charles firefighters work to douse smoldering debris at the former Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles in 2022. The fire caused significant damage to the vacant site. The St. Charles City Council Committee of the Whole last week shot down a modified preliminary plan for the redevelopment of a portion of the site. (H. Rick Bamman/For The baiduhai)

Modified development plan for former Pheasant Run resort site in St. Charles shot down by committee

By Molly Morrow

August 25, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

St. Charles City Administrator Heather McGuire says the city is still in talks with the...

Long Grove four-bedroom home with cedar sunroom and deck. (RH Motion Pictures)

Long Grove 4-bedroom home with cedar sunroom and deck: $1.6M

By Kim Quillen

August 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, vaulted ceilings and an open-concept...

John Paxson at the Advocate Center, as he introduces Doug Collins as a Chicago Bulls senior adviser on Sept. 19, 2017. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Former Chicago Bulls guard and exec John Paxson sells Northbrook home for nearly $1M

By Bob Goldsborough

August 24, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

Former Chicago Bulls guard and executive John Paxson and his wife, Carolyn, on July 14...

Willie Wilson chats with church leaders after a news conference at his home in the Loop on March 13, 2025, discussing influential church leaders’ plans to meet with corporate leaders regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson buys $5.2M Loop condo

By Bob Goldsborough

August 20, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Chicago mayoral candidate and businessman Willie Wilson in July paid $5.2 million to buy outright...

The closed Ford City Mall in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago Plan Commission approves Ford City Mall demolition plan, but many neighbors object

By Brian J. Rogal

August 20, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to demolish Chicago's closed Ford...

Plans for Weston Ridge Apartments, which call for 65 "micro-unit" apartments to be built near the Route 59 train station, have won Naperville City Council approval. (540 Weston Ridge)

‘Micro-unit’ apartments proposed for site near Naperville Metra station

By Marie Wilson

August 20, 2026 at 10:56 a.m.

A plan for 65 “micro-unit” apartments to be built near Naperville's Route 59 Metra station...

(Steven Caban of Full Bars Media and Joe Compean of ClearShotPhoto.Com)

Lincoln Park 6-bedroom home with 3 outdoor spaces: $2.3M

By Lauryn Azu

August 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This Lincoln Park home has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and three outdoor spaces. The kitchen...

A two-story, 8,000-square-foot Hermès store opened in Wilmette's Plaza del Lago on Aug. 8. Developers are hoping the luxury retailer will bring further business to the shopping center, which was acquired by WS Development in 2022. Storefront pictured Aug. 12, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Hermès opens at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago, testing North Shore market for luxury handbags

By Claire Murphy

August 19, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette's Plaza del Lago were just joined by...

Deerfield five-bedroom home with screened porch: $1.8M (Andrew Charles Miller)

Deerfield 5-bedroom home with screened porch: $1.8M

By Kim Quillen

August 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private study and a...