Chicago Real Estate
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Damen Silos owner violated city code with unauthorized parking lot
On June 18, city inspectors discovered the historic 23-acre Damen Silos site had been paved over, now operating as an unauthorized parking lot.
West Loop Approves New High-Rise & Public Park
After years of rapid, often amenity-light development, a new 29-story apartment high-rise at 215 N.
West Side Housing Plan Faces Pre-Application Event Hurdles
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West Side Project breaks ground on music hall and retail
Chicago's City Council recently approved a $55 million tax break for the 1901 Project, a $7 billion development now breaking ground on the Near West Side.
Lucky Strike Wrigleyville Permanently Closes Its Doors
Despite its prime location just steps from Wrigley Field, the sprawling Lucky Strike bowling alley, arcade, and sports entertainment venue permanently closed its doors on May 29, 2026.
Trump Tower Chicago Welcomes First Retail Tenant After 17 Years
After 17 years of complete retail vacancy, Chicago's Trump Tower has finally secured its first tenant: a 2,800-square-foot Mediterranean café called Prasino.
Future of Sunken Raber Landmark Home Remains Uncertain
Thirty years after being landmarked to save it from demolition, Chicago's 156-year-old John Raber House still sits weathered and empty, with no clear plans for its future.
Chicago Forecloses on Englewood Owner's Eight Vacant Lots
The city of Chicago is moving to seize eight vacant lots from a junkyard owner, aiming to recoup an astonishing $1.
Chicago Housing Authority Fails Residents on Safe Housing Access
Nearly 400 Chicago Housing Authority households are trapped on waitlists to move, with 150 requests labeled as emergencies, while 18% of the agency's units sit vacant and uninhabitable, according to W