Chicago, IL
Chicago’s western suburbs entered summer with higher home prices and more new listings across DuPage County. A major redevelopment in Bloomingdale and late-summer events in Naperville and Wheaton are also shaping the region through September.
More Activity Across DuPage County
June data for DuPage County placed the median home sale price at $477,652, up 8.6% from a year earlier. Closed sales increased approximately 7%, while new listings rose 16%. Therefore, the county entered summer with both higher prices and more housing activity than it recorded a year ago.
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The Grove Takes Shape in Bloomingdale
A large mixed-use development is planned for the former Stratford Square Mall property in Bloomingdale.The Grove at Bloomingdale is planned to include more than 280 residences, a man-made lake, a central event lawn, dining and entertainment spaces, and areas for year-round community events. Its first announced tenant, Bloomingdale Yard, will be an indoor athletic and recreation facility. The development’s first major openings are anticipated in 2027.
Festivals and Art Through September
Shakespeare in the Park will take place at Memorial Park in Wheaton from August 27 through 29. Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater will present a full outdoor production with costumes, lighting, and sound.
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling returns to downtown Naperville from September 4 through 7. The Labor Day weekend festival includes live music, food vendors, a carnival, a business expo, and a parade.
The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair follows on September 19 and 20, with artists displaying their work along Jackson Street near the Naperville Riverwalk.
