A vacant State Street block sold for $2.8M to the Downtown Islamic Center, highlighting steep discounts on Loop retail and plans for community reuse.

Neighbors packed a public meeting to review plans to convert the Mars Wrigley plant into 479 homes and a big community space, then voiced worries about density and affordability.

Crystal Lake's building boom — from the 260‑unit Water's Edge to dozens of townhomes — is bringing restaurants, national retailers and new trails that could reshape downtown.

A top‑floor penthouse at Cirrus sold for about $4.05M, and brokers say it's a sign that wealthy second‑home buyers are returning to downtown Chicago. The deal is the latest in a run of luxury closings at the Lakeshore East tower.

At the Lincoln Park Builders forum, developers said 2026 deals will hinge more on policy and neighborhood gaps than a modest dip in mortgage rates.

A five-story, 44-unit affordable project is proposed for 7644 N. Sheridan in Rogers Park; city funding and a Lakefront Protection review are next.

A 1928 Logan Square church is being converted into La Herencia: 22 apartments that will be 100% affordable, including deeply affordable and supportive homes.

Ben Ashkenazy's firm paid $60M for Orland Park Place, taking control of the south-suburb power center. The deal joins a national buying push by the New York investor.

Crews have started tearing down the Royal George buildings on North Halsted as Draper & Kramer moves forward with a nine‑story, 131‑unit development and street‑level retail.

Hoffman Estates approved TIF support and zoning for a 335‑unit Grand Reserve apartment complex at Barrington Square, with the developer aiming to break ground in spring 2026.

Winnetka lakefront homeowners filed an amended federal complaint saying the villageordinance slashed value on dozens of lakefront lots and seeks compensation.

Essex closed the sale of 1553 N Wells St in Old Town — a 23‑unit, 2019 mixed‑use building — in a deal reported at about $15.7 million to an out‑of‑state 1031 buyer.

Ken Griffin's Park Tower condo is under contract after a roughly $3.25M price cut, bringing his Chicago selloff closer to an end.