Suburbs
Suburban home of former ‘Dick Tracy’ cartoonist lists at $327K
While not the most visually interesting house, this Woodstock residence has a storied history.
$299K gets this midcentury fixer upper in Glen Ellyn
This early ‘60s home is a paneled wood and exposed brick lover’s dream house.
Chicago-area Mies van der Rohe gem tapped for restoration
Elmhurst’s 1952 McCormick House is one of just three homes from the renowned 20th century designer.
How Louis Sullivan's organic architecture inspired Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School
Frank Lloyd Wright’s years working under Sullivan helped to shape the young architect’s design ethos.
Prairie School stunner in suburban Hinsdale seeks $1.899M
The house’s main living room area is a spot-on replica of the one in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Francis W. Little House.
Groupon co-founder sells Glencoe mansion for $5.175M
The sprawling mansion features luxury amenities such as a theater room, an indoor basketball court, and spa.
144-unit Tinley Park apartment plan hits opposition
Vote on the controversial two-building project has been temporarily delayed as Chicago’s luxury rental boom spreads to the suburbs.
Restored Keck + Keck ranch in suburban Flossmoor wants $350K
Built in 1942, the architecturally significant "solar home" features a large, open living space flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Two Chicago-area midcentury time capsules for under $250K
If you’re a fan of the midcentury modern aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with either of these houses.
Rent a Lake Forest mansion on the former McCormick estate for $17,500
This large 10,000-square-foot North Shore mansion can be rented for an equally large monthly rent price.
‘Aeronautical’ student center headed to Lewis University
The building’s glassy atrium will feature decorative airplanes as a nod to the school’s aviation program
Frank Lloyd Wright’s F.B Henderson House back on market asking $1.1M
This large Prairie Schooler in suburban Elmhurst returns after a two year hiatus.
Modernist Keck & Keck in Glencoe lists for $525K
A concerned neighbor hopes that the midcentury home finds a preservation-minded buyer
Remodeled 1930s estate in suburban Bannockburn seeks $3.25M
Situated on seven acres, the nearly 6,000-square-foot home sports original millwork, hardwood floors, and no less than eight fire places.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Ingalls House takes another price reduction
Built in 1909, the architecturally significant home has been searching for a buyer since March of 2015.
Chicago architect lists suburban glass house for $3.1M
Thomas Roszak described the ultra-modern home as one of his "most rewarding" projects.
Here’s how Chicago could reclaim its ‘Second City’ title
By annexing nearby suburbs, Chicago’s population could rival that of Los Angeles.
Retired Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher lists suburban mansion for $3M
The famed Chicago Bears linebacker retired in 2013
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Avery Coonley House takes another price chop
The large Prairie Style home in in suburban Riverside, Illinois, has struggled to find a buyer after a number of years on the market.
Kenilworth is still Illinois’s most expensive zip code
The wealthy North Shore suburb had a median sale price of over $1 million in 2016.
This suburban amusement park can be yours for $1.2M
The park includes mini golf, go-kart racing, batting cages, and an ice cream stand.
Handsome midcentury modern home in Glencoe asks $824K
This attractive mid mod home for sale in suburban Glencoe, Illinois was designed by architect Gerald Siegwart in 1959.
Rare midcentury ranch home by Bertrand Goldberg up for grabs
The house in suburban Flossmoor is a very rare example of Goldberg’s residential work.
House designed by Chicago Water Tower architect lists
This old North Shore house was designed by William Warren Boyington, one of Chicago’s great architects.
Suburban Chicago Kmart store to see new life as a school
The conversion of an empty Kmart store in suburban Waukegan, Illinois into a new campus for Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep is underway.
The Victorian B&B from ‘Groundhog Day’ is still for sale
The 1895 Queen Anne home could serve as either an inn or private residence. It was featured in 1993 film as the fictitious Cherry Street Inn.
Landmark firehouse in suburban Maywood seeks $250K
Built in 1904, this old firehouse is now a private residence.
Midcentury home with central pool, retractable roof takes price chop
Situated on a 1.72-acre wooded lot in suburban Highland Park, this flowing, oval-shaped home with a dramatic indoor/outdoor pool can now be had for $1,590,000.
Own the former home of the Hot Dog King of Chicago
The 2,600-square-foot home features a spacious billiards room and a large tiki-themed indoor pool space.
Landmark modernist home from Keck + Keck demolished
The lakefront property in north suburban Lake Bluff is being marketed as vacant land.
Classic ‘80s contemporary time capsule listed as short sale
Step back in time in this spacious contemporary home in north suburban Northfield.
8-bedroom Winnetka mansion built in 1898 wants $2.2M
The 8,000-square-foot suburban home’s original details and handsome bones make it the ideal backdrop for decor either traditional or contemporary.
Round retro ‘70s party house seeks $579K
The home appears to be heavily influenced by Betrand Goldberg’s philosophy which says that corners are wasteful and useless.
Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed mansion seeks $8M
Here’s your chance to own a stately waterfront mansion from one of the area’s greatest architects.
Lakefront mansion in Glencoe finally sells for 'just' $8.5M
Originally asking $15 million, the North Shore home features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a large pool, putting green, interior basketball court, attached four-car car, and 322 feet of private beach frontage on Lake Michigan,.
Pabst mansion re-lists after another big price chop
The sprawling 14,000-square-foot suburban home features eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and a wood-lined tavern in the basement. Roughly $1.7 million has been shaved off its asking price since 2015.
Mansion built by Frank Thomas returns with big price cut
The home’s latest owner is looking to make a big return on flipping it
Suburban mid-century Dennis Blair home seeks $515K
The home features an enclosed courtyard, peaked wood-lined dining room, updated kitchen, 40-foot-long screened porch, and a backyard creek.
Suburban midcentury modern home with retractable roof lists
This oval-shaped ranch follows a flowing layout that revolves around a centrally located pool that is accessible from nearly every room.