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Hyde Park Garden Fair Finds Plants Rarely Seen Before by U.S. Gardeners

The annual garden fair runs Friday and Saturday at the Hyde Park Shopping Center.

Hyde Parkers Voting Overwhelmingly in Favor of Free Trolley on 53rd Street

Early survey results show Hyde Parkers would use a free trolley a couple of times a week to run errands.

Free Trolley Could Roll Down 53rd Street If Hyde Parkers Want It

A survey is asking for input on transportation options for 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue.

Neighbors Struggle to Save Frank Lloyd Wright Homes After Dissing Pritzker

Residents see no alternatives for saving the Wright masterpieces after nixing a bed-and-breakfast plan.

Annual Bulb Sale Offers the Tulip That Destroyed the Dutch

The fundraiser for local parks offers heritage flowers, including Thomas Jefferson's daffodils.

Hyde Park Garden Fair Seeks to Replace Stolen Flowers

A disease affecting popular plants may hamper fundraising efforts.

New Property Tax Mulled for 53rd & Lake Park to Fund Cleaning, Landscaping

Ald. Will Burns is polling residents about a special service area near 53rd Street and Lake Park Avenue.

Study Says Renting Families Priced Out of Hyde Park

Hyde Park became less affordable for the poor, families and seniors over the last decade, study says.

Planned 14-story Tower in Hyde Park Has Some Residents Wary

The University of Chicago on Wednesday will unveil plans for a tower on East 53rd Street.

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.