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To spur housing growth, Chicago must attack prerogative, outdated zoning: report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

This three-bedroom penthouse in River North recently went on the market for nearly $2.7 million. (Jim Wallace/VHT)

River North 3-bedroom penthouse with 2 walk-in closets: $2.7M

By Lauryn Azu

January 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 21 E. Huron St., No. 4401, Chicago Price: $2,645,000 Listed: Jan. 1, 2025 This...

The main residence of this Crete home at 3505 Haweswood Drive features four bedrooms, four full baths and three half-baths. The home also has a coach house with three bedrooms, two full baths and one half-bath. (Matara Media)

Crete home with historic craftwork and self-cleaning pool: $2.3M

By Saleema Syed

January 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 3505 Haweswood Drive, Crete Listed: Oct. 19, 2024 Price: $2,290,000 The main residence on...

WGN-Channel 9 entertainment reporter and critic Dean Richards sold his four-bedroom house in Avondale for its $949,900 listing price. (Cook County Assessor)

WGN-Ch. 9 reporter Dean Richards sells Avondale home for $949,000

By Bob Goldsborough

January 13, 2025 at 11:25 a.m.

The home was built in 2004, and Richards paid $569,908 for it in late 2010.

Kelvis Sanchez holds his daughter Milagro Sofia Sanchez, 4, while his wife, Yorgelis Rangel, holds their daughter Antonella Sanchez, 2, after waking up in their apartment in Washington Park on Nov. 27, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

A fragile haven: Venezuelan migrants face violence and uncertainty at Chicago housing complex

By Nell Salzman

January 12, 2025 at 8:25 a.m.

Migrants fleeing violence in Latin America are finding violence and fear of mass deportations under...

The commercial real estate executive who paid $9.5 million in December for Michael Jordan’s massive Highland Park mansion announced on Thursday that he is offering co-ownership shares in the home, with bids starting at $1 million apiece. (Chris Walker/baiduhai)

Dream Team? The exec who bought Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park mansion is offering co-ownership shares for $1M.

By Bob Goldsborough

January 10, 2025 at 6:46 p.m.

The commercial real estate executive who paid $9.5 million for Michael Jordan's massive Highland Park...

The E2 Apartments at 1890 Maple Ave. in Evanston on Jan. 9, 2025. A Houston-based developer just purchased the property for $148 million. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Houston-based developer pays $148M for Evanston complex as apartment boom gets underway

By Brian J. Rogal

January 10, 2025 at 6:16 a.m.

The purchase of the two-tower complex just west of Northwestern University could boost plans from...

Lincoln Park 5-bedroom home with heated garage, outdoor spaces: $1.5M

By Kim Quillen

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

Address: 2721 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago Price: $1,495,000 This five-bedroom brick home has four full...

Edie Jacobs, 76, surveys her flooded basement in the 900 block of North Lockwood Avenue on July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Federal government to deliver Chicago and Cook County millions in disaster relief funds for severe storms and flooding

By Adriana Pérez

January 8, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

Illinois experienced 11 disasters in 2024, mostly severe storms, making it the fourth costliest year...

A rendering of the Willwood, a home style Pulte Homes plans to offer at the proposed Estates at Ravinia Meadows subdivision in Orland Park. (Village of Orland Park)

Homebuilder Pulte plans 132 homes in Orland Park near 159th and La Grange; residents raise stormwater concerns

By Mike Nolan

January 8, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

Orland Park residents raised stormwater concerns about Pulte Homes' plan for 132 homes southwest of...

Oak Brook seven-bedroom home with two-story marble foyer: $2.3M (SudoStudio)

Oak Brook 7-bedroom home with 2-story marble foyer: $2.3M

By Kim Quillen

January 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 1612 Midwest Club Parkway, Oak Brook Price: $2,299,000 This seven-bedroom home has eight full...