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What Would Landmark Status Mean For Uptown Square District? Council To Vote

The final vote on the designation is scheduled for Nov. 9.

Fired Stagehands File Unfair Labor Charges Against Riviera, Jam Productions

The stagehands, who are now part of Union Local 2, allege unfair labor practices.

Riviera Theatre Stagehands Say They Were Fired For Voting To Unionize

Jerry Mickelson, owner of JAM Productions, said, "There are two sides to every story."

Riviera Theatre Concertgoers Take Over Side Street, Some Neighbors Peeved

Long lines of teens waited outside the theater last week, and neighbors said they made a mess.

Uptown Theatre One of Illinois' 'Most Endangered Historic Places'

A historic preservation group is worried about the building's condition — and its future.

Uptown Theatre Left Without Heat, Giant Icicle Found in Basement

Authorities said they found a giant icicle in the building's basement Thursday, want heat restored.

Uptown Theatre Revival: City Expecting Finance Plan by December

The theater is considered a linchpin of Uptown's entertainment district plans.

Uptown Entertainment District: 'Three Treasures' Getting Makeovers

Ald. Cappleman details improvements at the Riviera Theatre, Aragon Ballroom and Uptown Theatre.

Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre Face Hefty Fines for Building Violations

The Riviera is owned by the same man who has plans to renovate the Uptown Theatre.

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.