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Don't Like Location Of $2.59M Kenwood Mansion For Sale? Move It — Again

The 130-year-old house was once nearly two blocks away, but the owner had it moved in 1921.

1st New Home In Nearly 100 Years Coming To Hyde Park Block Near U. of C.

The new owner said a mold problem necessitates tearing down the first home built on Woodlawn Avenue.

Check Out a 'Dazzling' Restored Art Nouveau Condo For Sale in Hyde Park

The detailed woodwork was carefully restored by former owner, artist Roland Kulla.

Hyde Park Historian Shares Her Strangest Photos and the Stories Behind Them

Susan O'Connor Davis will reveal some of the best photos from her research archive.

There Is No Kenwood, Only Hyde Park, According to Many Hyde Parkers

Asked to draw the boundaries of Hyde Park, many included all of Kenwood as part of the neighborhood.

A Lost Castle in Kenwood? Residents Wonder if Remnants Buried Near Bus Stop

Residents say they may have found the remains of "Treasure House," built 90 years ago.

Writers and Artists Once Dominated 57th Street in Hyde Park

Throwback Thursday: Artists Colony is now a dormitory and sorority office.

Hyde Park Historical Society to Honor the Shoreland, Harper Theater

Susan O'Connor Davis, author of "Chicago's Historic Hyde Park," will be the featured speaker.

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.