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Original Marina City Resident Moves Out After Half A Century

Yolanda Flader is moving out of the corncob towers after being one of the first to move in 54 years ago.

IV Clinic Coming to Marina City: It's Not Just For Hangovers Anymore

IVme has "kind of grown up" now that it's opening Downtown.

Marina City One Of '10 Homes That Changed America,' Says PBS

PBS will run a primetime special on the iconic corn cobs Tuesday night.

SPiN Ping-Pong Club Owned by Susan Sarandon to Open March 4 in Marina City

Justin Bieber goes to the one in New York sometimes.

Marina City 'Corncobs' Now Officially Chicago Landmarks

Bertrand Goldberg's Marina City complex was lauded as "an icon of Chicago architecture."

Marina City Coasts Through Landmarks Hearing Without Opposition

The only building owners to take a position remained neutral.

Marina City Gets Public Hearing for Landmark Status

The hearing in two weeks could lead the way to landmark status.

Swanky Pingpong Club Owned by Susan Sarandon Coming to Marina City

SPiN will open a 16,000-square-foot club at a long-vacant retail space in Marina City.

Duck Boat Tours Could Be Coming to Chicago River

Popular in cities like Boston and Seattle, "duck tours" might make their Chicago debut if approved.

Wallenda Intends to Enjoy Walk, Crowd, Sounds, Weather Permitting

The daredevil said he was attracted by Chicago's nickname as "the Windy City."

If Nik Wallenda Falls into the Chicago River, Could He Survive?

We answer 11 questions you might have about Nik Wallenda's Sunday stunt, including the big one.

Lego Marina City: IIT Student Rocco Buttliere Shrinks Landmark Towers

The aspiring architect has been recreating famous buildings with Lego pieces for four years.

Maria's Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

Screening of rock doc, music retrospective planned at Maria’s Community Bar.

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.