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For $1,000, You Can See Chicago's Skyline With Santa Claus In A Helicopter

The ride will cost $1,000, and up to five people can fly with Santa.

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Helicopter Noise 'Unconscionable' On Near West Side, Residents Complain

Ald. Jason Ervin said helicopter traffic stemming from two new facilities is largely unregulated.

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Helicopter Noise Complaints Prompt Meeting in Medical District Monday

Ald. Ervin said he has fielded complaints from neighbors living in Tri-Taylor and University Village.

Bridgeport Heliport Noise Woes Continue, Neighbors Say

A handful of Bridgeport residents shared concerns with the boss of Chicago Helicopter Experience.

Bridgeport Heliport To Host Community Forum Tuesday

The forum will allow locals to meet with the heliport's staff and ask questions.

Ald. Thompson Hosting Community Meeting In Bridgeport Tuesday

The playground park is near the much-anticipated Eleanor Street Boathouse slated to open this summer.

Some Bridgeport Folks Want Heliport To Pack Up And Leave Town

Some neighbors said they're sick of the noisy helicopters flying near their neighborhood.

Check Out The Chicago Helicopter Experience's 'Phase 2' Designs (Photos)

Construction is expected to start in Summer 2016, and the facility will be open by 2017.

Chicago Helicopter Experience To Hold Community Forum

Tours of the facility will be available after the forum.

Chicago Helicopter Experience Now Offering $3,000 Private Charter Service

A charter ride start between $1,400 and $3,000 per flight, depending on the client's destination.

Bridgeport Heliport To Host Community Forum Tuesday

The forum will allow locals to meet with the staff, tour the heliport and discuss concerns.

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.