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Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say ‘It’s Not Important’ if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say ‘It’s Not Important’ if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

While the drama over the future home of the Chicago Bears continues to unwind, a new survey finds Illinois residents are divided over whether the football team should build their new stadium in the state or move to a new stadium in neighboring Indiana. National Public...
Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A former Illinois contractor avoided prison time when a judge sentenced him to three years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a $9,500 fine for his role in a bank fraud scheme involving straw buyers and overvalued properties. The Belleville...
Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%

Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 10,075 homes were sold in Illinois during March, which represents a 3.1% uptick from the 9,774 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 17,099 homes available for sale statewide last month were 7.7% less than the 18,526 homes...
Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Among the golfers participating in this year’s Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, Brandon Holtz stands out – and not just because of his 6-foot-3, 250-pound frame, but because he is the only realtor among the players going for the green jacket. The 39-year-old...
Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’

Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren responded to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s call to announce the location of their new domed stadium “sooner rather than later” by giving a vague projected timeline for when a final decision will be made. ESPN reports...
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