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Pilsen's Only SRO, Lugo Hotel, Will Be Saved By Resurrection Project

The Resurrection Project has bought the single room occupancy hotel and will rename it "Casa Del Sol."

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Logan Square Apartments Will Cost $1,200 for 439 Square Feet

Full specs on the development proposed for 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave.

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It's Official, M. Fishman Owns Logan Square's Milshire Hotel

The sale of the former SRO beat deadline for compliance with city's new affordable housing ordinance.

SRO Moratorium Passes City Council, Cappleman Votes 'Yes'

Cappleman had expressed concerns that Chicago was promoting a "failed model" of housing.

With SRO Plan on Council Agenda, Advocates Unsure How Cappleman Will Vote

The North Side alderman spoke out against SROs recently, after initially pledging to help preserve them.

'Chicago for All' Ordinance Aims to Preserve SRO Housing

At least seven Chicago aldermen support the measure, backed by activist group ONE Northside.

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Milshire Hotel Residents Told to Find Other Housing

The longtime SRO hotel told its many homeless and mentally ill tenants last week that it's closing.

Chateau Hotel Comedy Show? 'Hot Chateau' Follows Fictional SRO Characters

A sketch comedy team created a sitcom-style show about wacky residents of a Chicago SRO.

Cappleman Says Potential Buyers Looking at Lawrence House SRO

A letter from the alderman to constituents also included an update on the troubled Chateau Hotel SRO.

Troubled Chateau Hotel Sold to Local Investors, Alderman Says

After numerous building code violations and a lawsuit from the city, Chateau Hotel has been sold.

Lakeview's Troubled Chateau Hotel Could Get New Owner, Alderman Says

The alderman said an interested buyer has looked into purchasing the Chateau Hotel.

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.