With the Fed’s recent rate cut to 3.5-3.75 percent, prospective home buyers in Chicago face a challenging housing market, as inflation and political turmoil inflate costs. Expect mortgage rates to remain above 6 percent into 2027.

Chicago homeowners are getting soaked by rising property taxes.

Chicago’s busy State/Lake elevated station will close for demolition and a complete reconstruction – beginning on January 5, 2026 – as part of a three-year project aimed at improving accessibility and safety.

Homeowners in Chicago are reeling from unprecedented property tax increases, leading many to contemplate selling their homes and moving to rental apartments.

Chicago is one of four confirmed locations for this year’s live, nationwide broadcast.

Over 1,000 builders and real estate professionals gathered at the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago’s Real Estate Forum to discuss civic priorities, market conditions, and future profits.

The Auditorium, part of the historic Auditorium Building, received a Save America’s Treasures grant for skylight and atrium restoration, aiming to revive the theatre’s architectural beauty by Fall 2027.

Tommy Hanson has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 5th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Mike Quigley in the March 2026 primary. In a crowded election, crime and economic issues remain top concerns of Chicago voters.

The immersive theatrical experience, arguably the first to blend performance art with neuroscience, sold 3,000 tickets in two weeks for its March premiere at Reid Murdoch Building.

Cook County property owners faced a delay in their second installment of the 2024 real estate tax bill, which was mailed on November 14 instead of the usual August 1. The delays stemmed from the upgrade of the property tax system.