Patty Reilly-Murphy, Realtor

05/18/2026

When hosting Open Houses, I spend a lot of time talking to buyers about how OP is unique among Chicago area suburbs. This piece by Travel and Leisure will come in handy during this busy spring season.

Oak Park, Illinois is a walkable Chicago suburb known for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, historic landmarks, local dining, and easy transit access from the city.

04/24/2026

Fantastic evening at the /Christie’s Timeless Awards party! Special thanks to & my friends/colleagues in the Oak Park office who came out to celebrate w me—they’re the best!

03/27/2026

A fringe benefit of moving to the Oak Park River Forest area--Alpine and Johnnie's--serving up the best sandwiches in all of Chicagoland! Just ask Jeff Mauro!

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

LOVE THIS! Kudos to Quartersawn Design of Oak Park; Their vision is to "breathe new life into our old buildings" rather than to build new--and look at what they created! It's an old-house-lover's dream come true!

The result of a builder’s single-handed effort to, as he puts it, “reawaken the decorative age in architecture" sold for $1.65 million.

03/03/2026

Did not know anything about this new museum, and cannot wait to go visit!

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/this-unexpected-near-west-side-institution-was-just-voted-one-of-the-best-new-museums-in-the-u-s-022726?fbclid=IwY2xjawQT-iZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHU2FsalhRclZHTkNEMVM0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkvn-YaJBKwbWXr3sDkJCl1ams7wPxX_T4n7HNTw23yP9Ltu5kDxI6Aa7ID8_aem_wKfJwwm20uPF_wfnqOOpSA&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-timeoutchicago&mrfcid=2026030269a5ca783b48443e7e8cd23b

Less than a year after opening, the National Public Housing Museum has landed a No. 3 spot among the country’s best new museums.

02/25/2026

"If these walls could talk...". Well in Chicago, they do! While I haven't seen all of these murals, I have seen most. My personal favorite has to be the portrait of Vivian Maier. Ron and I learned about her shortly after her work was discovered in 2007. Hers is an extraordinary talent and a fascinating story! (Interesting tidbit: she was Phil Donahue's kid's nanny.)

https://heychicago.us/famous-chicago-murals/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQL67lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenWpD6otm0-nfF1QifVHidy9d7ISalw0mivt6umH0aKu6vEQU4fHiiN-LKVo_aem_0lZO22lysmVUYHz9XPaIzA

Chicago’s basically an outdoor art gallery. Turn a corner and boom — a whole wall telling a story. These are 12 famous Chicago murals worth going out of your way for at least once. Bring your camera. And a little time to wander.

02/09/2026

Buying a few weeks before spring isn’t about rushing. It’s about choosing to be ahead of the curve and knowing you want more leverage, less stress, and meaningful savings.

If you’re ready and able to buy now and want to get the ball rolling, connect with a local agent.

02/09/2026

Not one, but two local guys in the Super Bowl! Fenwick v Nazareth/Oak Park v La Grange--The way I see it, we can't lose.

Two west suburban high schools have something extra to celebrate Sunday, when alumni from their schools make their Super Bowl debuts.

02/09/2026

Laminate countertops are making a comeback--and it's really not all that surprising.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/laminate-countertop-history-37484998?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=managed&fbclid=IwY2xjawP2CzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1YkgzbDYxc0Y5Ynp5TEJxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvuvehZeRpplrldRxC2vaX__DsFwOoD9S_ONNxottg-Z1-SyzxhBxETZ8apW_aem_zU4gShad6cD2pfBLITJrNg

Discover why a new generation is ready to love this old-school material.