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Uptown Is Already an Entertainment District, New Event Series Aims to Prove

Saturday's free events include a kids sing-along, a walking tour and a Brazilian jazz performance.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says He's Not All Talk on Uptown Music District Vision

Starting in April, 'Uptown Saturday Night' events aim to highlight neighborhood's cultural offerings.

'Critical' State Funding To Revitalize Uptown Theatre in Jeopardy

Intended to be seed money, the $10 million grant is on hold due to Gov. Rauner's proposed budget cuts.

Local Uptown Businesses Excited For Bouldering Gym To Join the Neighborhood

First Ascent will be the first tenant at 4718 N. Broadway since Border's left in 2011.

Aragon Ballroom Sign Returns to Dilapidated Look After 'Batman' Makeover

Some residents were disappointed to see the iconic Uptown theater return to its regular look.

Windy City Ribfest Coming to Uptown

The festival is scheduled for Independence Day weekend.

'Coworking Space' in Uptown in the Works

An Uptown resident hopes to bring work-from-home professionals and small businesses together.

Uptown Chamber of Commerce's New Director Happy to be 'Home'

Keith McCormick spent much of his childhood in the Uptown and Ravenswood areas.

Chicago Children's Museum Official to Lead Uptown Chamber of Commerce

Keith McCormick is the chamber's fourth different director in less than a year.

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.