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'Rotted' Old Town House Owner Given 45 Days To Come Up With Repair Plan

"We are satisfied with the progress at this point," said Ald. Michele Smith.

'Rotted' Old Town House Cleared For Repairs

There was no talk in court Thursday on fines that could top $150,000.

Owner Of 'Rotted' Old Town House Faces 'Significant Fines,' City Says

Ald. Michele Smith cited the $150,000 figure already mentioned by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Owner Of 'Rotted' Old Town Home Threatened With $150,000 Fine

Building owner laments "insane torture" of city regulations in what he called a misunderstanding.

'Rotted' Old Town House Slated For Repairs As Fines Threatened Again

"We'll talk about the fines," said Hugh Howard, attorney for owner Joseph Younes.

'Rotted' Old Town Triangle House Owner Faces Daily $1K Fine As Charges Fly

"Oh, I love this," said the previous owner at an informational hearing with the Landmarks Commission.

'Rotted' Historic Building In Old Town Triangle Could Be Seized By City

A judge sided with Ald. Smith who charged the owner was letting it deteriorate in order to demolish it.

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.