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...

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in July placed his four-bedroom, contemporary-style house in Northbrook for sale for just under $1.9 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Bears player Tremaine Edmunds lists Northbrook home for nearly $2M

By Bob Goldsborough

August 9, 2026 at 1:34 p.m.

The house currently is listed in an agents-only network.

Oak Park Village Hall (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Federal court upholds Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings be all electric

By Cam'ron Hardy

August 7, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

A federal court upheld Oak Park's ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric, rejecting a...

The Optima Lumina condo building planned for downtown Wilmette will be built with terracotta materials and vertical landscaping. Large four-bedroom units are expected to sell for $4.59 million. (Artist's rendering by DBOX for Optima, Inc.)

Price for Wilmette luxury condos hits $4.6 million in tight North Shore housing market

By Andis Robeznieks

August 7, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

Sales have opened for the Optima Lumina luxury condo building in downtown Wilmette, amid little...

A rendering shows the proposed changes to The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue. (ParkFowler Plus)

Shops at North Bridge to get $40M makeover as retail outlook brightens on the Mag Mile

By Brian J. Rogal

August 6, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

The owner of The Shops at North Bridge will pour $40 million into a dramatic...

An existing home for sale is shown Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Mortgage rates rise for 5th straight week, hitting levels not seen since 2025 for 2nd week in a row

By Associated Press

August 6, 2026 at 11:18 a.m.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest...

A coil of tubing rests next to a drill rig used to make wells that will descend more than 800 feet into the ground for geothermal energy used in a high-rise residential tower under construction at 410 N. Elizabeth St. on July 29, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Fulton Market high-rise powered by geothermal could set new standard for development

By Brian J. Rogal

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

One of Chicago’s first all-electric, geothermal-powered residential high-rises is taking shape in Fulton Market.

Kenwood 6-bedroom home with hardwood floors, farmhouse sink: $2.4M

By Kim Quillen

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

This six-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half bathroom, hardwood floors, millwork and a...

Gov. JB Pritzker chats with ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones while surveying damage from Tuesday night's EF-3 tornado in Aroma Park, March 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker signs protections against insurance rate hikes

By Olivia Olander

August 4, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Drivers and homeowners in Illinois will have greater protections against insurance rate hikes after Gov....

This Downers Grove four-bedroom home has two full bathrooms, a deck, a covered patio and screened porches. (Cris Cunningham, Styles Media)

Downers Grove 4-bedroom home with covered patio and screened porches: $1M

By Kim Quillen

August 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home, designed by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects, has two full bathrooms, a deck, a...

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe listed his four-bedroom row home in Lincoln Park for $1.75 million. (Steve Zaleski)

Former Blackhawks player Jake McCabe lists Lincoln Park home for $1.75M

By Bob Goldsborough

July 31, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe on Thursday listed his four-bedroom, 3,200-square-foot contemporary-style row home...