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'Theater Garden' in Uptown Kicks Off Summer of Programs

Project Tap Root at the Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden includes gardening lessons and performances.

Indianapolis Troupe is Uptown Underground's First Dance Partner

The retro-themed entertainment venue announced that PUR| The Company is its first resident troupe.

Uptown Entertainment District Could Include Food Trucks

The city has a $6 million plan to help revitalize the area around Broadway and Lawrence.

Uptown Entertainment District Plans Revealed: Plaza, Street Overhauls, More

The $6 million streetscape plan is scheduled to begin construction next year.

Wavefront Music Festival Officially Canceled, Organizers Say

That's all folks. At least for now.

'We the (Little) People' Aims to Urge Unity Through Art

An Uptown artist who goes by the name ISz drew the images in the book.

Windy City Ribfest Coming to Uptown

The festival is scheduled for Independence Day weekend.

Uptown Bike Lanes Finally Being Installed After Weather Delays

"They're heeeeeere!" Tweeted Ald. James Cappleman (46th) on Monday.

Kiss Kiss Cabaret Preparing for Move to the Uptown Underground

The 1920s-inspired venue is scheduled to open this fall after a more than $200,000 renovation.

Wilson Station Development Ideas Include Brewery, Row Homes, Offices

CTA has emphasized building dense developments with residential and commercial uses by transit centers.

Disclosure, Martin Garrix Headline Lollapalooza Aftershows in Uptown

Tickets go on sale Friday morning for the August shows.

Storytellers to Clash in North Side vs. South Side Live Lit Challenge

Story Club is holding the event in Uptown Thursday, and "things could get ugly," organizers said.

Uptown Theatre's $10 Million From State 'A Big Step Forward,' Rahm Says

But Mayor Rahm Emanuel mentioned "priorities" ahead of any additional city funding for the renovation.

Stewart School Reuse Ideas to be Focus of Workshops

Ideas for the closed school include a community center, theater and housing.

Wavefront Music Festival Canceled, Alderman's Office Says

An organizer for the event disputed that claim, saying "it's just not going to be at Montrose Beach."

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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.