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Uptown Losing Its Diversity As Minorities Leave In Droves

Once Chicago's most diverse neighborhood, Uptown is losing many minorities, Census data shows.

Developer Spends Nearly $1 Million in Upgrades at Astor House, Records Show

Former and current tenants protested BJB Properties when it took over the troubled building in 2012.

Former Astor House Tenant Dies Days After Eviction

Charles Roth's former caretaker said after the eviction Friday the man's health deteriorated quickly.

Astor House Tenants Kicked Out on Eve of County Holiday Eviction Ban

One of the residents evicted Friday is now in intensive care at Stroger Hospital, his caretaker said.

Astor House Resident Settles Unpaid Rent, Despite Eviction

Melvin Jennings said he plans to move home to Memphis, Tenn., after a monthslong legal battle.

Astor House Tenants, Activists Once Again Take Aim at Ald. Joe Moore

The group says Moore "distorts the facts" when talking about the tenants' plight at 1246 W. Pratt Blvd.

Astor House Residents Seek Help From God, and Alderman, at Vigil

Activists want Ald. Joe Moore to help negotiate with the building's owner, but he calls it "extortion."

Astor House Residents, Fighting Eviction and Bed Bugs, Confront Ald. Moore

Moore offered help but said: "I refuse to be used as a tool to justify some tenant organizer's salary."

Astor House Residents Get Legal Help To Fight Bed Bugs, Busted Elevators

The Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing said it would represent tenants during a Tuesday hearing.

Affordable Housing Demand Unmet on Far North Side: Report

Rogers Park and Uptown had the greatest supply of — and demand for — affordable housing in the city.

Astor House Residents Take Their Protests to Developer's Doorstep

Residents of the 13-story Astor House said they're being wrongfully evicted.

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.