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City's Oldest 'L' Stop Could Be Reopened To The Public

The CTA and U. of C. are trying to come up with ideas to restore the station as federal funds open up.

U. of C. Seeks Community Support for Using Parks for Obama Library

The Obama Foundation praised new transparency from the University of Chicago on the Obama library.

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Use of Public Washington Park Land Could Be Snag in Obama Library Bid

The U. of C. proposal could endanger the city's first arboretum and 143-year-old oak trees.

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Washington Park Residents Demand U. of C. Open Up About Obama Library Bid

Washington Park residents are asking the university to commit to a benefits agreement before expanding.

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Ald. Cochran Promises More Oversight Ahead of Vote on New TIF District

Ald. Willie Cochran (20th) said he will form an advisory council for the Washington Park TIF District.

Players Make Pitch for World Cup of Gay Rugby to Be Held in Chicago

Washington Park could host up to 45 rugby teams and 2,000 spectators in 2016 if the bid is successful.

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New TIF District for Washington Park Gets Sent To City Council for Approval

Residents said they never got a clear description of whose property taxes the TIF would collect.

Former Ronald Reagan Home to Become Parking Garage

Former President lived in an apartment building on 57th Street that's slated for demolition.

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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.