Chicago Real Estate

Bulls guard Dailyn Swain dunks in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Grizzlies at the United Center on Oct. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain rents River North unit

By Bob Goldsborough

October 14, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Chicago Bulls rookie small forward Dailyn Swain, whom the team drafted in the first round...

After a City Council fight, coach house construction is now legal in many Chicago wards.

To spur housing growth, Chicago must attack prerogative, outdated zoning: report

By A.D. Quig

October 13, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

A local think tank is blaming Chicago’s aldermanic tradition of hyperlocal control of what gets...

Officials take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the final phase of the Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place Center for Senior Living on Oct. 7 in La Grange Park. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Plymouth Place breaks ground on new senior housing units in La Grange Park

By Hank Beckman

October 13, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

Officials broke ground on the final phase of the Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place Center...

Richard Monocchio, former executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County and now a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development official, center right, adjusts his tie before a ceremony to unveil an affordable housing facility for veterans in Chicago Heights on Sept. 13, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags

By Lizzie Kane

February 10, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...

Tthe Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Henderson house in Elmhurst is featured on an extended, add-on tour associated with the Wright Plus 2025 housewalk event in May. (Graydon Megan/Pioneer Press)

Lineup set for Oak Park’s Wright Plus house tour, including some featured for first time

By Graydon Megan

January 24, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

Four homes that have never been featured on the Wright Plus home tour will be...

This three-bedroom rowhome in Lincoln Park featuring a mahogany front door recently went on the market for nearly $1.4 million. (VHT Studios)

Lincoln Park 3-bedroom rowhome with mahogany front door: $1.4M

By Lauryn Azu

January 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 554 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago

This Chicago three-bedroom, 3½-bath unit at 363 E. Wacker Drive, Unit 3009, has a balcony and views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the city skyline. (RM Luxury Group)

Lakeshore East 3-bedroom condo with floor-to-ceiling windows: $2.6M

By Saleema Syed

January 21, 2025 at 7:58 p.m.

Address: 363 E. Wacker Drive, Unit 3009, Chicago Listed: Jan. 14, 2025 Price: $2,600,000 Listing...

This Evanston property at 2635 Poplar Avenue has a two-flat residence as well as a coach house with a loft. (Chris Dimock/VHT)

Evanston two-flat home with coach house and work space: $2.2M

By Saleema Syed

January 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 2635 Poplar Avenue, Evanston Listed: Dec. 17, 2024 Price: $2,150,000 Listing agents: Stephanie Kuang...

TechCo Savvy Inc. Executive Director Lawon Williams talks about the work involved to design and construct a home with former Collins Academy High School students on West 5th Avenue on Jan. 9, 2025. Utilizing his background in computer science and other STEM subjects, Williams and the students helped design and plan the construction of three adjacent homes on the block. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Former educator helps West Side teens build houses, careers and community

By Lizzie Kane

January 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Graduates from Collins Academy High School worked with their former teacher's nonprofit to design and...

The entrance gate to Michael Jordan's estate in Highland Park is seen on April 29, 2016. (Chris Walker/baiduhai)

Plans to offer co-ownership shares in Michael Jordan’s former mansion appear legally permissible, officials say

By Bob Goldsborough

January 17, 2025 at 10:51 a.m.

Lincolnshire resident John Cooper is offering an unspecified number of co-ownership shares in the now-former...

The $7 billion 1901 Project could eventually bring nearly 10,000 new homes as well as hotels and public space to the United Center, which is now mostly surrounded by parking lots. (Field Operations, RIOS)

Bulls’ and Blackhawks’ plan to begin remaking the neighborhood surrounding United Center wins commission approval

By Brian J. Rogal

January 17, 2025 at 7:29 a.m.

The Chicago Plan Commission endorsed the first phase of a plan by the Reinsdorf and...

The "Home Alone" house at 671 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, is one of the most famous movie filming locations on the North Shore.

Winnetka house made famous by the movie ‘Home Alone’ sells for $5.5M

By Bob Goldsborough

January 17, 2025 at 6:26 a.m.

The five-bedroom mansion has gotten its first new owners in 13 years — and seven...

Jah'mir, left, and Amiah Collins suffered “severe lead poisoning” while living at a property owned by the Chicago Housing Authority, according to a lawsuit filed by their mothers. A jury decided Wednesday that CHA must pay over $24 million to Jah'mir and Amiah's mothers, who sued CHA and its property management partners over the issue in 2022. (Family photos)

Chicago Housing Authority ordered to pay $24 million in lead poisoning lawsuit brought by two residents

By Lizzie Kane

March 5, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

Two residents alleged the defendants knew their unit had lead-based paint and that their children...