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Vue53 Work Set to Start After Appellate Court Rules Against Neighbors

The Illinois Court of Appeals threw out the suit by Hyde Parkers trying to halt the project on Friday.

Battle Over U. of C.'s Plans for High Rise on 53rd St. Going Back to Court

Neighbors said they would appeal a January decision and keep fighting the project.

University of Chicago OK to Build 13-Story Vue53 Project, Judge Says

A lawsuit by Hyde Park residents trying to stop a building they said would be too tall was dismissed.

Graffiti Wall Where Artists Compete a Casualty of 53rd Street's Rise

Artists and residents are worried they will lose the premier space for graffiti art across the city.

Work on Vue53 Apartment Complex Set to Begin

Crews will demolish the gas station next week for a 13-story tower that has rankled neighbors.

53rd St. Tower's Height Reduced, Parking Added After Residents' Outcry

Mesa Development added more affordable units to its proposal after meeting with Hyde Parkers.

Hyde Parkers Gear Up for Fight with Developer, University on Tower Proposal

A series of public meetings on a controversial 13-story tower for 53rd Street starts Monday.

Neighbors Appeal to City to Scuttle Hyde Park Tower Plan

Residents opposed to a 13-story tower on 53rd Street are asking city planners to scale back development.

Hyde Parkers Worry Proposed Tower Will Become '53rd Street Strangler'

Residents petitioned Ald. Will Burns to block a proposed 13-story tower on University of Chicago land.

53rd Street Tower Plan Prompts Worries About Parking

Hyde Parkers like the building's looks, but fear 218 parking spots are inadequate to handle new traffic.

Planned 14-story Tower in Hyde Park Has Some Residents Wary

The University of Chicago on Wednesday will unveil plans for a tower on East 53rd Street.

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.