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The Point At Six Corners Being 'Modified,' But Developer Still 'Committed'

Nearly a year after the project broke ground, it remains an acre-sized crater at 4747 W. Irving Park Rd.

As Sears' Chicago Days Appear Numbered, Its Founder Still Hangs Around

Though many of his retail stores have closed, Richard Sears' legacy — and spirit — live on.

Lincoln Square »

Lawrence Sears Closing: Liquidation Sale Coming As Customers Lament Loss

Sears has announced that the Lawrence Avenue store will close in August.

Lincoln Square »

Lawrence Avenue Sears To Close In August; Pawar Prepares For Redevelopment

Open since the 1920s, the store survived earlier rounds of closings by the retailer.

Can Whole Foods Help Restore Glory to Formerly Thriving Englewood Strip?

Historic maps show how street was once bustling with businesses: "It was booming," one resident said.

Jefferson Park »

45th Ward's Best Up for a Vote in Online Competition

Ald. John Arena is sponsoring the competition to draw attention to the 45th Ward.

Portage Park »

Sculpture Honoring Portage Park's Native American Heritage Unveiled

The sculpture honors Native Americans who traveled through what is now the Six Corners Shopping District.

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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.