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Frozen Yogurt Flavors Watermelon, Cake Batter Popular at ZBerry

The Hyde Park, celebrating five years in business, small business rotates flavors with the seasons.

Historic Jeweler's Row Hit Hard By 'L' Overhaul, Some Shops Forced to Close

Giovar Jewels left in June and other stores along historic Jewelers Row said they may do the same.

Neighborhood 'People Spots' Are Good for Business, Study Finds

Pop-up hangouts increase sales nearby by up to 20 percent, the Metropolitan Planning Council reports.

'Litter Gardens,' Chipped Paint Downtown Could Hurt Local Business

Failing to maintain infrastructure can hurt a neighborhood's bottom line, the Loop Alliance says.

Couch Place Alley Gets 'Activated' With Chicago Loop Alliance Fashion Show

The Chicago Loop Alliance hopes to lure passers-by into Couch Place Alley with a 'placemaking' event.

City Converts State Street Median to 'People Plaza'

Median between Wacker Drive and Lake Street upgraded with picnic tables, chairs and planters.

Big Ten Tournament Welcomed With Special Loop Art

Sold-out tournament brings thousands of fans and could mean $40 million to the city, officials say.

Chicago Loop Alliance Seeks Community Input for Five-Year Plan

Improving safety, increasing tourism and updating alleys are on the agenda for the downtown alliance.

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.