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Massive Uptown Summer Fest is Real, Organizers Say, But It's No Done Deal

The 18-day festival would include five nights of fireworks, 100 booths, 10 beer gardens and two stages

Developer Says Uptown Has 'Too Much' Affordable Housing, Aims For Luxury

Uptown development seeking city funds excludes most low-income and working-class renters, opponents say.

$220M High-Rise Development Set For Second Public Review

Ald. James Cappleman (46th) sees "an openness" to the project" in the community.

CTA Discontinues 2 Popular Bus Routes

The CTA will stop service on the No. 144 and No. 145 bus routes starting Sunday.

Uptown Man Charged with Sexual Assault

Police arrested an Uptown man as he tried to flee on a bike after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman.

Alderman Addresses North Side Drug, Gang Shootings

Ald. Osterman reached out to residents after a flurry of shootings in his ward.

$220M Development Proposed for Former Maryville Academy Site

A public meeting to review the plan that would create nearly 800 apartments is scheduled for Dec. 13.

James Cappleman 'Wouldn't Be Surprised' if School Closings Hit Uptown

Alderman says "tough decisions" are ahead to address high vacancy rates in area schools.

West Ridge Man Charged in Uptown Hit-and-Run

Michael Izeta, 26, allegedly struck an 87-year-old man Friday morning, critically injuring him.

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.