UPTOWN CHICAGO COMMISSION

Uptown in the News  

Soap Business Helps Women Find Future Opportunity - December 29, 2004
A Clean Start for a New Life

Independent School for Arai? - December 22, 2004
Six reform proposals mulled

Commission Endorsement of $113M - December 16, 2004
Wilson Yards Project

City panel approves Uptown Development - Novembr 24, 2004
1122-44 West Winona project

Saving the Music at Stewart School - Novembr 24, 2004
Save the Music Foundation donation

Affordable housing paying off for city - September 25, 2004
Commentary by Frank Wolff

City panel OKs plan for Wilson Yard - September 22, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

Rainbo Homes - September 20, 2004
Lender files to foreclose

Uptown getting look at controversial development - September 16, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

Affordable Housing Proposal - September 15, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

Uptown getting look at controversial development - September 8, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

Noise and Fury in Uptown - Chicago Tribune - September 6, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

Metromix.com Review of Crew Bar & Grill - August 25, 2004
Baseball, beer and boys mix it up at Uptown's newest bar

Uptown factions at odds - August 23, 2004
As neighborhood changes, housing for poor debated

Chicago Tribune News Clip - August 16, 2004
North Side woman dies after apartment blaze

Chicago Tribune Article - August 13, 2004
Man charged in stabbing over $5

Uptown Residents Protest Wilson Yard - Newstar - July 28, 2004
Wilson Yard Development

What's Doing in Chicago - The New York Times - July 25, 2004
Where to Eat

Man Shot Multiple Times - June 9, 2004
Lawrence 'L' stop shooting

A Reality TV Star is Born at Weiss Hospital - May 12, 2004
Woman in Uptown-based reality TV show gives birth on episode

New Montrose Lake Wall Might Need Big Repair - April 24, 2004
Tests indicate concrete used to build wall may be too weak

Not Quite a Breath of Fresh Air - April 23, 2004
Air concert at the Riviera is reviewed

Back from the Brink - April 23, 2004
Threatened peregrine falcons are thriving in Chicago, including Uptown

Let 'Em See You Sweat - April 16, 2004
N*E*R*D concert at the Riviera is reviewed

Disturbing Trend: Parking Garages Entered, Multiple Cars Damaged - April 7, 2004
Report on several property crimes in Uptown

Try Finding a Home when You Can't Speak English - April 4, 2004
Assistance is available to elderly Koreans trying to find housing in Uptown

Student Health in New Hands - April 4, 2004
Free health clinics are available for Uptown children in middle and high school

Parking Firm Sues Warshauer - March 31, 2004
Local entrepreneur sued by Annoyance Theater and Standard Parking

House Backs 'Big Chicks' Bill - March 31, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Big Chicks Bill Passes Illinois House - March 31, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Bill to Save Big Chicks Leaps Hurdle in House - March 31, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Fisherman in Wheelchair Falls into Lake and Dies - March 29, 2004
Elderly Uptown resident dies in lakefront accident

What's What on Vietnamese Menus - March 29, 2004
Two Argyle Street restaurants are recommended

Girls Find Statistics, Fashion Mix - March 28, 2004
Uptown teens study fascination low-income students have with brand name clothing

Shoestring Cinema - March 28, 2004
"Hoop Dreams" filmmaker's latest work features Uptown immigrant family

Activists call for Affordable Housing - March 19, 2004
Uptown low-income cooperative building featured

Middle-Class Living Room - March 19, 2004
Uptown organization ONE advocates for affordable housing set-asides

Bridgeview Opens Andersonville Branch - March 17, 2004
Local bank opens another branch in Uptown

Big on Small Stuff - March 17, 2004
North Side developer discusses his condo-conversion criteria

Cocoa Buff - March 12, 2004
Unique So Chique's tea room is featured

Haymarket Opens Uptown Facility - March 10, 2004
Another organization offers substance abuse treatment and HIV support in Uptown

The Day School Receives Grant - March 10, 2004
Private school for students with learning and behavior problems receives vocational training grant

833 W. Buena Acquired - March 10, 2004
22-story apartment building changes hands

Payday Lenders Evading Laws, Activists Say - March 10, 2004
Uptown-based North Side Credit Union is featured as positive alternative to userous payday loan organizations

From Afar, Dylan Shakes Up his Songs - March 8, 2004
Bob Dylan's concert at the Aragon Ballroom is reviewed

Deep Blue Trio Swings with Soul - March 8, 2004
Deep Blue Organ Trio's performance at the Green Mill is reviewed

1 College, 2 Languages - March 7, 2004
Chicago's St. Augustine College

Uptown's Public Schools Face Eroding Enrollment - March 3, 2004
Several Uptown schools have enrollment levels at 40% capacity

McKeon Not Giving Up Fight to Save Big Chicks - March 3, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Rebel Souls Walk a Fine Line at Mill - March 1, 2004
Rebel Souls' performance at the Green Mill is reviewed

Foul Play Killed Rabbits, Sleuth Says - February 29, 2004
Montrose Point rabbits found poisoned

Wilson Yard Project Advances - February 29, 2004
Wilson Yard Update

House Postpones Action on Liquor License Bill - February 25, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Wilson Yard Plan Receives Favorable Reviews at Meeting - February 25, 2004
Wilson Yard update

Wilson Yard Project to Offer Movie Theater, Big Box Retail, Affordable Housing - February 25, 2004
Wilson Yard update

Liquor License Delays Parch Restaurants - February 23, 2004
City demands more data than most

Bump in the Road for Big Chicks - February 21, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Saving Gay Bar Falls 3 Votes Short - February 21, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Arts Play Leading Role in Uptown Development - February 18, 2004
Update on new and existing businesses in the Lawrence/Broadway entertainment district

Uptown's Broadway Revival - February 18, 2004
Former Goldblatt's building redevelopment

Shiller Strives to Keep Affordable Housing Part of the Mix - February 18, 2004
Elected official speaks out on development and gentrification

2 Teenagers Face Charges in Uptown Man's Death - February 15, 2004
Rogers Park gang members charged in murder of Uptown teen

A New Lease on Comedy - February 15, 2004
Annoyance Theatre moving to Uptown

City Sights, Sounds Stake Uptown Claim - February 14, 2004
former Goldblatt's building redevelopment

Chicago's Plan to End Homelessness Gets $32M in HUD Funding - February 11, 2004
Social service agencies receive federal funds to assist Chicago's homeless

New Top Cop in 23rd Police District - February 5, 2004
Interview with new commander Gary Yamashiroya

Lakeshore Medical Center - January 28, 2004
Walgreens site adjacent to Weiss Memorial Hospital to be redeveloped

Target: Uptown - January 19, 2004
Wilson Yard update

Gays, Straights Agree: Bar Worth Fighting For - January 16, 2004
Big Chicks' liquor license woes

Tweet a Sweet Treat - January 9, 2004
Restaurant review of Tweet restaurant

Baby, New Year Arrive Together - January 2, 2004
Chicago's new year baby born to Uptown parents at Weiss Memorial Hospital