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Battle Over U. of C.'s Plans for High Rise on 53rd St. Going Back to Court

Neighbors said they would appeal a January decision and keep fighting the project.

Free Trolley Could Roll Down 53rd Street If Hyde Parkers Want It

A survey is asking for input on transportation options for 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue.

University of Chicago OK to Build 13-Story Vue53 Project, Judge Says

A lawsuit by Hyde Park residents trying to stop a building they said would be too tall was dismissed.

Billy Sunday Owner Opening New Restaurant, A10, in Hyde Park

Matthias Merges said he let the old theater building dictate the direction for the restaurant.

New Property Tax Mulled for 53rd & Lake Park to Fund Cleaning, Landscaping

Ald. Will Burns is polling residents about a special service area near 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue.

53rd Street Tower Project in Hyde Park Starting Community Review Process

Residents got a primer Monday on zoning and how to possibly challenge the 13-story tower.

Porkchop Signs on to Bring Whiskey and Barbecue to Harper Court

Hyde Parker Jovanis Bouargoub will bring his Southern-influenced cooking back to his home turf.

Liquor Ban Stands for Mathias Merges Restaurant After Paperwork Error

Hyde Parkers want Merges' Yusho to open, but are uncomfortable with the planning process.

Hyde Parkers Worry Proposed Tower Will Become '53rd Street Strangler'

Residents petitioned Ald. Will Burns to block a proposed 13-story tower on University of Chicago land.

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.