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North Side condo prices skyrocket 9.3 percent in Q2

Dwindling inventory and strong buyer demand pushed the median sales price of an attached home on the North Side to a new record.

Democratic Machine attempts to dump Assessor Kaegi

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is under fire as the Democratic Machine endorses Patrick Hynes to challenge him in the 2026 primary.

Florida’s ‘Forgotten Coast’ is actually quite memorable

Forget the crowded beaches and theme parks. Gulf County offers a tranquil escape with stunning scenery, quaint communities, and rich marine life, all waiting to be explored.

Streeterville high-rise will be major expansion for Northwestern

A $1 billion expansion of Northwestern Memorial Hospital will consolidate cancer care, enhance inpatient services, and add hundreds of beds by 2031.

Art lovers helped Loop economy rebound in Q2

Led by rising office occupancy and more people attending art/cultural events, downtown Chicago caught a ‘significant rebound’ in the second quarter of 2025, according to the organization working to attract people and investment to the Loop.

Chicago 16-inch softball more like chess than baseball

The biggest and best softball stars earn a master’s degree in the art of hitting this strange, oversized ball that comes out of a ‘Clincher’ box as hard as a brick and then turns pillow soft by the 7th inning.

Southeast Side a better fit for permanent NASCAR track

Residents and local officials are advocating for NASCAR to move its annual event out of Grant Park, citing disruptions to daily life and opportunities for more beneficial events.

Redevelopment will turn River North loft building into residential units

A 1935 loft building at 444 North Wabash Avenue will see new life with 34 residential units being developed by KJF Properties.

Home loan rates on downward slide for weeks

Home loan interest rates have dipped for five straight weeks, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage now at 6.67 percent. This decline gives Chicago-area homebuyers a chance to secure more affordable mortgages this summer.

Renovations continue at 111-year-old Reid Murdoch Building

Reid Murdoch Building has completed a second phase of renovation, this time adding a tenant lounge and fitness center, while balancing modernization with retaining the authenticity of the Chicago landmark.