It won’t be the first time on the Mile for either Harry Potter or Mango. Water Tower Place hosted a Harry Potter pop-up attraction in 2022 and 2023, while the Spanish clothing line once had a small store in Water Tower Place.
Category: Real Estate
Lincoln Park 3-bedroom home with double-sided fireplace: $1.2M
Address: 1610 N. Mohawk St., Unit E, Chicago Price: $1,200,000 Listed: Sept. 13, 2024 This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home has hardwood floors throughout and a double-sided fireplace in the living and dining rooms. In the kitchen are custom cabinets, Sub-Zero, Thermador and Fisher & Paykel appliances, as well as quartzite countertops and a double dishwasher. Outside is a brick paver patio and a balcony off of the living room. In the ensuite primary bedroom is a Jacuzzi tub, dual vanities and Baccarat-inspired fixtures. This home is completed by a shared courtyard for the residents of Larrabee Commons, private and gated entrances […]
Name stripped from Frank Lloyd Wright cottage in Glencoe after historians discover racist past
The Glencoe Historical Society has removed the name of Sherman Booth from a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed cottage after discovering the extent of Booth’s efforts to reduce the number of Black citizens from Glencoe roughly 100 years ago by using racially restrictive covenants. The cottage now located at in the Ravine Bluffs neighborhood was designed by the noted architect Wright as a gift to Booth, his friend and attorney. GHS took possession of the structure several years ago amid demolition fears. GHS officials said they were previously aware of the large decline in Glencoe’s Black population in the 1920s, but they […]
WGN-Channel 9 news broadcasters Erin McElroy and Demetrius Ivory sell Mettawa home
The house has a family room with a stone fireplace and built-in bookshelves.
The Habitat Co. moves to end its property management for CHA, leaving 3,400 units of public housing in flux
CHA and Habitat began their working relationship in 1987, according to a Habitat spokesperson. Habitat has worked in affordable housing development in Chicago for more than 50 years.
Northbrook home in the 1989 film ‘Uncle Buck’ listed for just under $1.4M
The late filmmaker John Hughes, who wrote and directed “Uncle Buck,” grew up in Northbrook, about a mile away.
Tinley Park trucking firm looks to expand, boost sales
Freightbull Inc. plans a paved lot just north of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center large enough for 48 semi trailers.
Naperville 5-bedroom home with stone and stucco facade: $4M
Address: 21 Forest Ave., Naperville Price: $3,999,000 Listed: Sept. 4, 2024 This five-bedroom, 7 ½-bathroom home is near downtown Naperville and features hand-scraped walnut floors and dual staircases. On the first floor is the kitchen with custom Alder cabinets by Joliet Cabinet Co. and a breakfast nook. Off of the kitchen is a living room […]
Mars Wrigley selects developer for its historic candy factory on Northwest Side
Mars Wrigley has chosen a commercial developer to reconstruct its historic factory site on the Northwest Side, the nearly century-old birthplace of the Snickers and Three Musketeers candy bars.
Illinois rental assistance program restarted, with $75M available for renters and landlords
Illinois allocated $75 million in state funding to continue to provide rental assistance to renters and their landlords for fiscal year 2025.