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Kuumba Lynx Raises More than $2K to Send Teen Poets to Writing Program

The teens are slated to represent Chicago in an international poetry slam competition.

CPS Teens to Transform a Vacant Lot in Uptown Into a 'Theater Garden'

The Green Scene program, with backing from Ald. Harry Osterman (48th), is spearheading the initiative.

Preston Bradley Center Wants Starring Role in Entertainment District

The Uptown building is trying to woo city music fests — and two more theater groups.

Pegasus Players: Preston Bradley Center Potential New Home

The head of a theater troupe in the center and the alderman's office want Pegasus Players to move there.

Pegasus Players: Officials Scouting New Spaces for Theater Company

As a developer moves in to the former Hull House space, a theater troupe looks for a new home.

Kuumba Lynx to Open for Hip-Hop Duo Black Star

The teen poets trained in Uptown are slated to be an opening act for Mos Def and Talib Kweli.

Kuumba Lynx: Social Media, Violence, Making Youths 'Crackhead Zombies'

Teen poets trained in Uptown won the Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam with an unorthodox social critique.

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.