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'Stay Tuned' for Revitalization at Lakeview Whole Foods Corner, Tunney Says

The groundbreaking ceremony put a cap on nine months of planning and revisions.

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Blue Sculpture That Lincoln Park Neighbors Hated Gets Moved to Lakefront

The huge sculpture "Chevron" used to be in a Lincoln Park yard before the city had it removed.

Whole Foods Vote Delayed After Neighbors Say Concerns Not Addressed

Some Lakeview residents are considering pushing for a new tenant to replace Whole Foods.

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Owner Fined $7,500 For Illegally Knocking Down Historic Workers Cottage

The owner of the blue cottage on Armitage was fined for demolishing the building without permits.

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City: Owner Lacked Permit To Demolish 128-Year-Old Workers Cottage

The owner of the workers cottage on Armitage demolished the building last week.

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Lincoln Park Workers Cottage Built in 1886 Gets New Life Amid the Mansions

The tiny home is a remnant of the now-toney neighborhood's working class past.

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Controversial Chevron Sculpture Comes Down, But Only Temporarily

The "Big Blue" sculpture is being taken down, a week after the city filed a lawsuit against the owner.

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Towering Statue in Armitage Front Lawn Reportedly Coming Down

The owner of the blue steel sculpture has agreed to take it down, but not everybody wants it gone.

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.