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Hyde Park Landmark District Could Save Historic Homes, Advocates Say

The historical society is urging neighbors to start pushing for more protections for Woodlawn Avenue.

Shrine's Supporters Looking for Someone to Stabilize Church and Avoid Demo

The Archdiocese continues to plan to demolish the shrine as soon as permits are issued.

Neighbors Try to Revive Pritzker's Plan for Bed and Breakfast

A community group will hold a meeting on the plan for Frank Lloyd Wright homes on Tuesday.

Hyde Parkers Gear Up for Fight with Developer, University on Tower Proposal

A series of public meetings on a controversial 13-story tower for 53rd Street starts Monday.

University of Chicago Plans to Raze Original Faculty Club

Ingleside Hall would be demolished to expand the quad under a plan that's frustrating preservationsists.

University of Chicago and Homeowners to Share Preservation Award

Historical Society to present Despres Preservation Award for overcoming a Hyde Park town and gown battle.

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.