Chicago Real Estate

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

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain rents River North unit

By Bob Goldsborough

October 14, 2026 at 12:31 p.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To spur housing growth, Chicago must attack prerogative, outdated zoning: report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...

A 3,549-square-foot Georgian-style house in Northbrook that occupied a prominent role in the 1989 film “Uncle Buck” came on the market in Aug. for just under $1.4 million. (Nancy Gibson)

Northbrook home in the 1989 film ‘Uncle Buck’ listed for just under $1.4M

By Bob Goldsborough

September 27, 2024 at 6:02 p.m.

The late filmmaker John Hughes, who wrote and directed “Uncle Buck,” grew up in Northbrook,...

Freightbull, a trucking company in Tinley Park, is seeking village approval to expand operations. (Village of Tinley Park)

Tinley Park trucking firm looks to expand, boost sales

By Mike Nolan

September 27, 2024 at 3:59 p.m.

Freightbull Inc. plans a paved lot just north of the former Tinley Park Mental Health...

This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 6037 N. Legett Ave. in the Edgebrook neighborhood features tall ceilings, large windows and skylights. (Positive Image)

Edgebrook 5-bedroom home with skylights and a raised deck: $1.4M

By Saleema Syed

September 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 6037 N. Legett Ave., Chicago Listed: Sept. 6, 2024 Price: $1,400,000 This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home...

This five-bedroom home in Naperville recently went on the market for almost $4 million. (Michael Donovan/ Reel Tour Media)

Naperville 5-bedroom home with stone and stucco facade: $4M

By Lauryn Azu

September 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 21 Forest Ave., Naperville Price: $3,999,000 Listed: Sept. 4, 2024 This five-bedroom, 7 ½-bathroom...

Mars Wrigley is working with the surrounding Galewood neighborhood to repurpose its 95-year-old factory on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Mars Wrigley selects developer for its historic candy factory on Northwest Side

By Brian J. Rogal

October 8, 2024 at 9:24 a.m.

Mars Wrigley has chosen a commercial developer to reconstruct its historic factory site on the...

Members of the Cook County sheriff’s office eviction unit enter a multi-unit building in Chatham to perform a court-ordered eviction on Nov. 14, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois rental assistance program restarted, with $75M available for renters and landlords

By Lizzie Kane

September 23, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

Illinois allocated $75 million in state funding to continue to provide rental assistance to renters...

Condo Adviser: Condo associations can’t require unit owners to receive communication electronically

By Howard Dakoff

September 23, 2024 at 2:35 p.m.

Unit owners can opt-in to electronic communications, but they can't be forced to communicate that...

Lakeview 6-bedroom home with wine cellar: $4.2M

By Kim Quillen

September 19, 2024 at 9:29 a.m.

Address: 4136 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago Listed: Sept. 3, 2024 Price: $4,195,000 This six-bedroom home...

A construction worker works on a mixed-use development, the 900 W. Randolph building in Chicago's Fulton Market area, on July 28, 2022. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

The Fed’s interest rate cut could jump-start residential development in downtown Chicago. ‘We need to have cranes in the sky.’

By Brian J. Rogal

September 20, 2024 at 10:21 a.m.

Fulton Market could be especially active with development as interest rates decline.

Nicole Bowden watches her daughter Zariah, 7, rides a scooter after eating dinner at their home in Calumet City on Sept. 3, 2024. Bowden had a HUD-VASH voucher through the Chicago Housing Authority for nine years and relinquished it when she was able to buy a two-flat in Calumet City in April. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

After stumbling for years, a federal program designed to address homelessness among veterans is getting back on track, especially in Chicago

By Lizzie Kane

September 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

HUD has been working with VA medical centers and public housing authorities in Chicago and...