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Property transfers for September 2026

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from September 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.

Cook County, IL · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 22h

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Chicago Couldn't Move The Bean, but It Once Lifted an Entire City Block

Chicago has never been a city that shies away from unusual ideas, but its latest attempt to move a major landmark didn't exactly go according to plan. On November 8, 2026, hundreds of people gathered in Millennium Park to push the city's famous Bean sculpture seven inches to the left. Despite their enthusiasm, the 110-ton stainless steel structure didn't budge. The event was inspired by an internet conspiracy theory claiming someone was trapped inside the sculpture, but it also brought attention to a fascinating piece of Chicago history. More than 160 years earlier, engineers successfully lifted an entire row of enormous buildings several feet into the air. Unlike the recent gathering, this extraordinary undertaking wasn't a joke, and it actually worked. Why Chicago Once Needed to Raise Its Buildings During the mid-1800s, Chicago had a serious problem with its geography, particularly the swampy land on which much of the city stood. Its streets frequently turned into muddy disasters whenever it rained, making even ordinary transportation surprisingly difficult. Some roads became so waterlogged that horse-drawn wagons could barely navigate them, creating constant headaches for residents and businesses. Unfortunately, the muddy streets were only part of the problem, as the city's relatively

Chicago, IL · 2d

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120-Year-Old Lake View Greystone Gives Way to Three-Flat on Janssen Avenue

3423 N. Janssen Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Three-Flat. A 120-year-old greystone at 3423 North Janssen Avenue in Lake View is set to come down, with the city issuing a permit to replace it with a new three-flat residence. The building, located in the Southport Corridor, will rise three stories plus a basement and include decks on nearly every level, along with a detached three-car garage topped by its own rooftop deck.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program

The parameters around DuPage County’s proposed first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program were hashed over recently as officials turn their The post Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 3d

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Developers Propose $10 Billion Chicago Bears Bronzeville Lakefront Project

CHICAGO – Developers have unveiled a $10 billion proposal for a mixed-use district on Chicago’s South Side, centered on a domed stadium intended to help keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Capri Investment Group founder and Executive Chairman Quintin E. Primo III and GRIT Chicago announced the...

Chicago, IL · 10h

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Logan Square Senior's Tax Bill Doubles to $27,411, Fears Losing Home in Years

Cook County Assessor's Office — Site of Property Assessment Appeal. Randy Temple has lived in his Logan Square two-flat since 1992, when he paid about $100,000 for it. Now, approaching 80 years old, he says his property tax bill has climbed so high that he figures he can only afford to stay in the home for another two or three years.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao Lists Chicago Condo for $6.6 Million

Peng Zhao, the chief executive of Citadel Securities, has listed his Chicago condo for $6.6 million. The condo overlooks Millennium Park. Crain's Chicago Business reported Zhao's listing. Zhao became chief executive of Citadel Securities in 2017 — a role that followed a long run inside the company. According to Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm straight out of graduate school in 2006 as a senior quantitative researcher before rising to the top job. The firm's leadership page also notes that Zhao earned his PhD in statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Milwaukee-Giddings demo could start this month, as 23 apartments, commercial space planned for site

The construction of a retail-residential development with 23 apartments at 4745-57 N. Milwaukee Ave. is set to kick off by the end of next spring, as demolition of the three existing buildings on the site could start this month. The project would bring redevelopment to a block of Milwaukee Avenue...

Chicago, IL · 10h

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How Politically Engaged is South?

The 2026 midterm elections last Wednesday were a rousing success for the Democrats, who have flipped more than 40 House seats and eight Senate seats so far, winning the majority in both chambers of Congress by a wide margin. Even usually red states, such as Kansas, South Carolina, and as of Wednesday, Mississippi, now have Democratic senators.

Hinsdale, IL · 1d

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Thornton, Bloom townships receive property value reassessments

THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Lansing homeowners will see their homes’ property values reassessed this year — and those who want to file an appeal over the new proposed values will need to do so soon. That deadline is Nov. 23 for Thornton Township residents and Dec. 17...

Thornton, IL · 1d

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Streeterville's Pelouze Building Reborn as 72-Unit Rohe House, Leasing for 2027

Pre-leasing has kicked off for Rohe House, a 72-unit residential conversion of the historic Pelouze Building at 230 E. Ohio in Streeterville. The project is transforming a century-old office building into apartments, with first move-ins planned for January 2027. The building was erected in 1917 and first housed the offices...

Chicago, IL · 8h

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Park Forest annexation leaves Will County homeowners fearing tax hikes

Homeowners in unincorporated Will County are fighting the Village of Park Forest's effort to annex their properties, warning their property tax bills could nearly double. Village leaders say the move is about fairness, arguing Park Forest taxpayers have spent decades maintaining roads and water infrastructure that also benefits those properties.

Will County, IL · 10h

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Four-Story Development Proposed at 1015 W. Belmont Avenue in Lakeview

Another change could be coming to Belmont Avenue in Lakeview. A proposal for 1015 W. Belmont Avenue would replace an existing low-rise building with a four-story mixed-use development featuring seven apartments and ground-floor retail space. The current building is a narrow, older structure with a pitched roof and a brick...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Hunter Advisors brokers sale of Embassy Suites hotel in Lombard

Hunter Advisors negotiated the sale of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook, a 262-room hotel in Lombard, Illinois. The transaction was brokered by Spencer Davidson, Senior Vice President, and David Perrin, Senior Vice President, at Hunter Advisors. Endeavor Hotels acquired the hotel. Built in 1989 and located...

Lombard, IL · 1d

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Newmark Arranges Sale of Ashford at Geneva in Chicago Suburbs

GENEVA, ILL. — Newmark has arranged the sale of Ashford at Geneva, a 226-unit community in Geneva, about 37 miles west of Chicago. Newmark’s Susan Lawson, Liz Gagliardi and Chuck Johanns represented the seller, an investment entity controlled by Oak Residential Partners. The buyer was an affiliate of Equus Capital Partners. The property was approximately 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. Ashford at Geneva features one- and two-bedroom apartments averaging 962 square feet. Amenities include a resort-style pool, outdoor grilling area, clubhouse, fitness center and business center. The pet-friendly community also offers on-site management and maintenance, valet trash service and private garage options.

Geneva, IL · 1d

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Developer John Buck Shops 402-Unit Mila Tower on Michigan Avenue, Again

A 42-story apartment tower overlooking North Michigan Avenue is back on the market, as developer John Buck looks to cash out of Mila, the 402-unit building he has owned for roughly a decade. The move comes as rents across downtown Chicago keep climbing and investors keep writing bigger checks for apartment buildings across the city.

Chicago, IL · 1d