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Jackson Park Master Plan Getting Slowed Down By Park District

People who came out Monday to talk details found the Park District is going back to basics.

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Here's How Bicyclists, Runners Will Be Split On Revamped Lakefront Path

Illinois' richest bicyclist is paying big bucks to separate cyclists from runners on the lakefront.

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Theater On The Lake To Go Year-Round With 'Unparalleled' View Of City

A $6 million renovation including a new semicircular patio to the south cleared the Plan Commission.

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Sheridan Park Playground Named in Honor of Little Italy Leader Joe Esposito

The Near West Neighbors founder, a retired police officer and lifelong resident, died in 2011.

Maggie Daley Park Restaurant OK'd By Plan Commission

But community activist Allan Mellis complained the slimmed-down proposal wasn't slimmed down enough.

Lucas Museum Clears Another Hurdle, Heads to City Council

The Plan Commission approved placing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on the lakefront.

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.