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Black Ensemble Theater Hosting 'Productive' Discussion On Racism Monday

The event is free and open to the public.

8 Things To Do In Uptown And Andersonville This Weekend

Events include: My Chocolate Soul's grand opening, Health and Wellness weekend and live music.

Black Ensemble Theater To Host Martin Luther King Day Celebration

The sixth annual Martin Luther King Day celebration is set for 6 p.m. Monday.

'The Voice''s Mark Hood Talks Final Performance and Growing Up in Chicago

Mark Hood was voted off NBC's "The Voice" last week.

Romance of Roger and Chaz Ebert Subject of New Musical in Uptown

"The Black White Love Play" will be at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St., until Nov. 15.

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Dancer Joel Hall Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Joel Hall was recognized at the 14th Annual Black Excellence Awards.

Hull House Theater: Developer With Demolition Plans Granted Zoning Request

"We lost," the head of the Consortium to Save Hull House Theater said following a crucial zoning vote.

Hull House Center Supporters Get Good News, But Are 'Late To The Game'

The city deferred a zoning change requested by a developer with plans that would shutter the theater.

Fight to Save Hull House Uptown Theater Goes Online

A petition signed by more than 700 people over the weekend opposes a developer's plan for the theater.

Closing Hull House Uptown Theater a 'Crime,' 'Tragedy,' Some Say

But developer makes no apologies for plan to convert building into apartments.

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.