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Congress Theater Yields More Treasures, Including Depression-Era Purse

Inside is an address book, a rosary, two tubes of lipstick, a pen, a Kelvyn Park pin and more.

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Time Capsule Of Depression-Era Candy Wrappers Found In Congress Theater

Eric Nordstrom of Urban Remains discovered the Red Hots, Junior Mints and other candy containers.

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Check Out Gorgeous Photos Of The Congress Theater's Terra Cotta Facade

Urban archaeologist Eric Nordstrom took detailed snaps of the old movie palace.

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Inside The Congress Theater: Urban Archaeologist Finds 1926 Treasures

When Eric Nordstrom journeyed inside the old theater, he found forgotten newspapers, tools and more.

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German Time Capsule Discovered In Logan Square Church Demolition

The researchers who discovered the capsule are translating a handwritten letter inside.

Amazing History Of City's 1st Italian Importer Found In Teardown Building

The discovery of multiple trunks in a sealed apartment near Grand and Halsted unearthed amazing history.

Victorian-Era West Loop Building Marked For Demolition

The building at 1399 W. Lake St., formerly home to La Luce Restaurant, is set to be razed this summer.

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These Headlines From 1889 Time Capsule Are Incredible

The stories include a vault break-in and a judge who refused to hear more than 10 divorce cases a day.

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Time Capsule From 1889 Discovered In Demolished Humboldt Park Church

The capsule was found in a limestone block during the demolition of the church.

Lincoln Park »

Lincoln Park Doctors From 1962 Left Message Predicting the Future

The message was placed in a time capsule at then-Grant Hospital to be found by doctors in 2012.

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.