Chicago Agent is a premier source of local real estate news in the region, publishing dozens of breaking stories, researched lists and agent profiles every month.

These are the local news articles that received the most page views during 2023:

No. 1 – This northern Chicago suburb is the most ‘city-like’

As young homeowners turn to the Chicagoland suburbs, they may not want to give up on the urban experience. And in August, StorageCafe released a ranking of the most city-like suburbs … Vernon Hills tops the list.

No. 2 – Naperville and Aurora rank among safest cities in the nation

In February, two Illinois areas ranked high on SmartAsset’s list of the safest cities in America: Naperville and Aurora.

No. 3 – What’s happening at Lincoln Yards?

In 2019, the Chicago City Council approved plans for a larger replacement development: Lincoln Yards, a $6 billion community by Sterling Bay. Four years later though, the site is still — mostly — empty. Over the summer, Sterling Bay began seeking new investors.

No. 4 — This small suburb named ‘best place to live in Illinois’

Tiny Bannockburn has a population of just 1,315 but, in March, the Lake County suburb ranked No. 1 on Niche’s list of the best places to live in Illinois.

No. 5 — Chicago’s dreamiest neighborhoods — ranked

Sometimes, you just have to check Zillow. Even if you’re not really in the market, the site is always good for fantasy inspo. So, in April, HouseFresh investigated where shoppers linger most on Zillow.