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...

A model plane with a 7-foot wingspan hangs in Phillip Schutt's home in Naperville. Schutt said it reminded him of Jimmy Buffett's own seaplane called the "Hemisphere Dancer." (Phillip Schutt)

No ocean? No problem. A Naperville man has built his own paradise

By Carolyn Stein

August 17, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

"Naperitaville" may not be in the tropics or on a sandy beach, but the Naperville...

Castle Eden sits back behind the trees on the grounds of the Carmelite Center in Darien, on Aug. 13, 2026. (Steve Johnston/for the baiduhai)

Castle Eden, a century-old White House replica in the southwest suburbs, destined for demolition

By Robert Channick

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

“As the word is spreading, I think a lot of local people are getting upset,”...

Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois, speaks regarding an announcement for plans for the Discovery Partners Institute, a public-private innovation to be run by the U.of I. System and located near downtown Chicago, on Oct. 19, 2017.

University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen buys $2.1M condo in New East Side

By Bob Goldsborough

August 17, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Welsh-born and a physicist by training, Killeen has announced he will retire at the end...

A dog wears a rainbow stripe while marching in the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the Lakeview neighborhood. When it comes to allowing dogs in condos, the condominium association's declaration has the final say. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Condo Adviser: When it comes to allowing dogs, condominium declaration has the final say

By Howard Dakoff

August 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Rules and regulations cannot allow dogs when the condo association's declaration prohibits dogs in units.

Elishia Wright, center, prepares orders at a new Chipotle restaurant at 11211 S. Corliss Ave. in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood on Aug. 13, 2026. Chipotle is the latest addition to the Pullman Gateway project, which replaced a parking lot and an OTB facility. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Pullman Gateway complex now fully leased with opening of a new Chipotle Mexican Grill

By Brian J. Rogal

August 13, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

The launch of the Far Southeast Side’s first Chipotle completes the lease-up of Pullman Gateway,...

An entrance is shuttered and the parking lot is empty on the west side of Ford City Mall on June 19, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Developer proposes replacing now-shuttered Ford City Mall with warehouses and distribution buildings

By Brian J. Rogal

August 13, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

The plan, which will be presented at the Chicago Plan Commission’s monthly meeting, could potentially...

A "For Sale" sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks

By Associated Press

August 13, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks...

Old Town four-bedroom home with wide plank hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets and a 400-bottle wine cellar.(©Elizabeth Harper/Lady E Photography LLC)

Old Town 4-bedroom home with 400-bottle wine cellar, shaker cabinets: $1.9M

By Kim Quillen

August 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, wide plank hardwood flooring and...

Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky reacts to a teammate during warmups before a game against the Penguins on Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Former Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky lists Lincoln Park home for $4.45M

By Bob Goldsborough

August 12, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky placed his six-bedroom, 5,200-square-foot house in Lincoln Park on...

Crete 7-bedroom estate with coach house, pool, bocce ball court: (Mantara Media & High Tier Visuals)

Crete 7-bedroom estate with coach house, pool, bocce ball court: $2.2M

By Kim Quillen

August 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This estate includes a main residence with four bedrooms, five fireplaces, plaster walls and original...