Rachel Cromidas

Drivers, bikers and pedestrians will share the road on Argyle between Sheridan and Broadway in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood by the end of summer 2015 as part of Uptown's proposal to create a "shared street."

Uptown’s ‘living street’: Argyle to become more pedestrian friendly

May 21, 2019 at 6:46 p.m.

A bike lane that takes up the entire street. Parking spots for people—not cars—to sit in while sipping coffee. These ideas aren't so far-fetched for city planners with projects in...

People yell as they attend the 45th Annual Pride Parade.

Proposal: Move Pride Parade downtown

June 17, 2018 at 11:53 a.m.

Lakeview is divided over a proposal to move the annual Gay Pride Parade downtown, according to the survey Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) published Friday. Of the 2,070 44th Ward residents...

Police to display recovered items after Gold Coast burglary

June 17, 2018 at 11:58 a.m.

Days after police officials charged five people in connection with a Rush Street burglary earlier this week, officials from the 18th District are holding an event to identify other property...

Man accused of stealing jewelry on CTA trains

May 21, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.

The man responsible for stealing necklaces from women on the CTA in August is in custody, authorities said. Ronnie Romaine, 43, of the 8700 block of South Bennett Avenue, was...

Deb Sitron does some work Aug. 2 while sitting in the parklet, or People's Spot, on Lincoln Avenue in Lakeview.

Colorful outdoor ‘people spots’ are good for Chicago business, council says

June 17, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

Those colorful outdoor seating areas around Lakeview, Andersonville, Bronzeville and the Loop might be good for area businesses, according to a study by the local Metropolitan Planning Council. For the...

Police searching for Gold Coast watch thieves

June 17, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for four alleged watch thieves who broke into a glass case at a high-end Gold Coast business over the weekend. The burglary reportedly took...

Police warn of armed robberies, break-ins in Kenwood

June 18, 2018 at 12:51 p.m.

The Chicago Police Department is warning Kenwood residents about an uptick in armed robberies this month. In at least four instances, men approached people on the street and held them...

Sexual assault allegations: To name names or not?

June 18, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

When it comes to sexual assault allegations, is it ever a good idea to name names? That question arose this week when a group claiming to be current and former...

Men accused of stealing $20,000-worth of bikes from lakefront store

June 17, 2018 at 12:46 p.m.

The men who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of bikes and parts from Lakeshore Bike in Lakeview earlier this month have been caught, authorities say.Jeremiah Aviles, 19,...

When it comes to multi-unit buildings, Chicago’s recycling program falls flat

June 17, 2018 at 1:23 p.m.

Soon after Wilson Ramon Torres moved into a West Rogers Park condo last year, he went looking for the building's recycling—and couldn't find it. "Recycling obviously is a form of...

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