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38-Story Residential Tower Planned Near K2 Apartments in West Loop

Ald. Brendan Reilly will discuss the Fulton River District project at a meeting Tuesday night.

Alderman Approves Controversial Condo Building Near Bartelme Park

The approval comes after months of debate and heated meetings with hundreds of West Loop neighbors.

After Apartment Tower Plan Fails, West Loop Developer Now Pitching Condos

The move comes after hundreds of West Loop residents shut down an apartment plan at 111 S. Peoria.

After Delays, a Smaller Nobu Hotel Project Back on the Table in West Loop

The city's Plan Commission will consider plans for the swanky hotel and restaurant project this week.

West Loopers Defend Stance on Renters, Say 'We're Not Bigots'

One resident called Ald. Walter Burnett's "bigot neighborhood" comment his "Donald Trump moment."

West Loop Becoming a 'Bigot Neighborhood,' Alderman Suggests in Rent Fight

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. said opposition by homeowners to new rental developments is "a bunch of bunk."

West Loop Craft Beer Fest Brings 40 Breweries to the Neighborhood Saturday

Three West Loop breweries and more than 20 Chicago-based brewers will be serving up the suds Saturday.

Funky Buddha Club, Site of Shootings, Now Permanently Closed: Alderman

The bar's owner denies giving up a liquor license, but the city, police say the club is closed for good.

Funky Buddha Owners Plan to Sell Bar Within 10 Months, Alderman Says

The River West lounge will remain open, but its owners must make changes now, Ald. Walter Burnett said.

Funky Buddha Closed After Shootings, But Neighbors Want It Shut For Good

The owners of the River West club will meet with Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. and city officials Tuesday.

Three Downtown 'Movies in the Park' Screenings Tuesday

Head to Fulton River Park, Lake Shore Park or Millennium Park Tuesday to catch a free flick.

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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.