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2 Historic Rogers Park Buildings Could Add 50 Units If Renovation Plan OK'd

Both are on the Chicago Landmark Commission's list of architecturally significant properties.

New Food Hall, Lakeview Market, To Open In 2018, Will Be 1st On North Side

Budlong and Furious Spoon are among the first-known tenants.

'Save Morseland' Effort Misguided; 'Nicer' Building Will Replace It: Owner

David Gassman said he will preserve some of the terra cotta and create an improved, "modern" Morseland.

Embattled Morseland Bar Will Soon Be Demolished, Alderman Says

The building has been empty since 2012 when it was foreclosed upon, but was once a popular hangout.

From Starbucks to Spritz, Here's What Will Change on Sheridan Come June

One popular attraction is staying mum on its new home, while others are forced to move or close.

Iconic Rainbow Flag Back in Boystown Corner Just in Time For Pride Parade

The former Spin nightclub banner was due for a good airing.

Manhole Returning to Boystown (Again) with New Venue

The Halsted Street spot has been on a rollercoaster ride of openings and closings over the past year.

Spin Nightclub Closed: Beloved Boystown Gay Bar 'Officially' Shuttered

According to ChicagoPride.com, a new bar will replace Spin in late June.

Former Morseland Building Sold, New Owners Searching for Tenant

The Morseland closed in 2012 after a foreclosure.

Owner of Spin Wants to Raise Height of Buildings Across from Chateau Hotel

The nightclub's owner wants to build rentals on his other properties.

Chateau Hotel Shuttering Prompts Development Upgrades Nearby

One developer wants to replace a gas station with a seven-story apartment and retail building.

Chateau Hotel Businesses Seek New Storefronts As Building Deteriorates

Falling ceilings, flooded floors and a lack of information has finally pushed out most businesses.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.