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Could Once-Gritty Madison Become 'Main Street' In City's Hottest 'Hood?

Business owners seek to rebrand former Madison "Skid Row" stretch from Halsted Street to Ashland Avenue.

Carmichael's Steakhouse Building Demolished in West Loop

Developers opted for a swift demolition after squatters set up camp in the building, they say.

'Beloved' Trees Torn Down as Demolition Begins at Carmichael's Site

A day after meeting with neighbors, developers began demolition on the West Loop site Tuesday.

Fewer Apartments, More Green Space Pitched at Carmichael's Site

Not all neighbors are pleased with the plan, but Ald. Danny Solis stressed a need to meet in the middle.

Second Meeting on Rental Development at Carmichael's Site Monday Night

Neighbors are invited to weigh in on a developer's plan to build 130 units at Monroe and Aberdeen.

130 Units Eyed for Carmichael's Steakhouse, Neighbors Want More Green Space

Neighbors are upset the rental development would diminish an existing courtyard on the private site.

Carmichael's Zoning Change Passes City Council, Blocking Development

The ordinance, introduced by Ald. Danny Solis, blocks a planned apartment development at the site.

Solis Aims to Block Apartment Development at Carmichael's Site

A zoning change would effectively block the apartment development from being built at the site for now.

Carmichael's Steakhouse Staying Put, For Now, as Apartment Plan Delayed

The developer behind the apartment project is holding off submitting the plan for city approval.

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.