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South Loop's 'New Neighborhood': What To Expect

A new riverwalk, stores along Roosevelt Road, and maybe even a school could be in the works Downtown.

New Craft Beer And Cider Festival Coming To South Loop

The South Loop Beer And Cider Fest will debut in August.

Overflow Coffee Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

An independent coffee shop is now trying to organize a South Loop chamber of commerce.

Where Does The South Loop Start and End? Borders a Work in Progress

The area immediately south of The Loop has the iffiest borders of any Downtown neighborhood.

Neighbors Hope Big Proposed South Loop Development Keeps its Open Space

A new developer is taking a crack at a long-vacant riverfront parcel at Harrison Street.

18th Street Bridge Reopens After $5.8 Million Project

The bridge, which reopened Monday, is used by 8,500 vehicles per day.

DePaul Arena, Hotel Construction To Begin This Summer Near McCormick Place

The much ballyhooed — and delayed — McCormick Place projects would open in mid-2017.

High-End Townhomes Planned for Former XO Condo Development Site

A new development plan for the old XO site would build 62 pricey three- and four-story townhomes.

Rambler Building to be Rehabbed into Parking for Data Center, Hotel

The 111 E. Cermak St. plan includes rehabbing the Rambler Building into hotel and data center parking.

Family-Friendly Free Concert in Women's Park and Gardens Tuesday

Sponsored by Lakeside Bank and VanderCook College, the free show includes a drum circle demonstration.

DePaul Arena Plan, LSD Access Road Draw Ire of South Loop Residents

Hundreds attended a community meeting Thursday to discuss the future of the city's Motor Row District.

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.