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New West Ridge Library Progresses With Zoning Change Approval

Officials approved a request to rezone property at Western and Pratt from residential to business.

West Ridge Library, Senior Housing Gets OK From Plan Commission

The 16,000-square-foot library and three floors of housing is due for completion in December 2018.

A West Ridge Cultural Center? Ideas Sought For Closing Northtown Library

A local group is pushing for the library, which is being replaced, to be used as a community center.

Here's How The New West Ridge Library, Senior Housing Building Will Look

A 16,000-square-foot library will be topped with three floors of affordable apartments for seniors.

Could New Library Make West Ridge A City Destination? Residents Hope So

A new library/senior housing complex could be what Western Avenue needs to spur economic development.

West Ridge Library Meeting With Designers, CHA Monday At Warren Park

Officials and organizers will be present to discuss the results of several surveys of residents.

New West Ridge Library Concerns Include Parking, Federal Budget Cuts

Residents gave city officials feedback on the project during a community meeting Monday night.

New West Ridge Library To Be Designed By Firm Behind O'Hare, Rush Hospital

Perkins and Will, a long-time Chicago architecture firm, was announced as the design winner Sunday.

What Should West Ridge Library, Housing Complex Be Like? Feedback Sought

A coalition of community groups behind a long-time campaign for a new library wants your opinion.

Top Stories

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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.

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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.