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Pegasus Players: Homeless Theater Company Says 'We're Not Done'

"Blacula: Young, Black and Undead," is Pegasus Players' first production since losing its Uptown home.

Pegasus Players' Future in Uptown Linked to Partnership

The National Pastime Theater and the Pegasus Players are negotiating a "big surprise."

Hull House Center Supporters Get Good News, But Are 'Late To The Game'

The city deferred a zoning change requested by a developer with plans that would shutter the theater.

Pegasus Players: Preston Bradley Center Potential New Home

The head of a theater troupe in the center and the alderman's office want Pegasus Players to move there.

Pegasus Players: Officials Scouting New Spaces for Theater Company

As a developer moves in to the former Hull House space, a theater troupe looks for a new home.

Pegasus Players: 'If You Split a Second' Explores Crime and Consequence

The two-actor drama starts a one-month run at Pegasus Players on May 2.

Pegasus Players Likely Out, New Apartments In At Former Hull House Space

A plan to convert the historic center to market-rate apartments leaves a local theater group out.

Young Writers Shine in Uptown Festival

The 26th annual Young Playwrights Festival runs until Jan. 27.

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.