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Bridgeport Heliport Opponents Vow to Fight Project

Residents are invited to a “mostly symbolic” meeting addressing the controversial heliport.

Bridgeport Heliport Approved by City Council

Alderman approved the proposed Chicago River heliport without discussion Wednesday.

Chicago Heliport Clears Another Hurdle in City Council

Testimony at a zoning hearing indicates many businesses back the proposal.

Bridgeport Heliport Approved by City Plan Commission

Chicago Helicopter Express wants to launch from 24th and Halsted streets.

Bridgeport Heliport Plan Prompts Some Worries About Noise in Neighborhood

A city panel is expected to discuss the proposed facility at 24th and Halsted streets on Thursday.

Bridgeport Heliport Plan Draws Mixed Reaction at Community Meeting

Backers said the project would boost the local economy, but some neighbors aren't sold on the plan.

Helicopter Tour Company to Make Pitch to Bridgeport, Pilsen Residents

The firm hoping to open near 24th and Halsted streets set meetings for Tuesday, Wednesday.

Helicopter Tour Co. Rips the Friends of Chicago River Environmental Group

The company CEO said the advocacy's group criticism of its proposal "reeks of conflict of interest."

Chicago Helicopter Tour Co., River Watchdogs Clash as Plan is Delayed

The city's Plan Commission deferred a proposal to overhaul vacant land near the Chicago River.

Heliport Project Loses Support of Ald. Solis

The 25th Ward alderman said the company behind the plan didn't reach out to residents.

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.