Hyde Park
3 Dead, 8 Hurt In Shootings Since Friday Night
The most recent fatal shooting happened about 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the Hyde Park community, roughly half a mile from President Barack Obama’s home in neighboring Kenwood.
One Dead, One Hurt In Hyde Park Apartment Shooting
A shooting in Hyde Park overnight killed one man and injured another.
Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home In Hyde Park Demolished
Demolition crews are tearing down the former boyhood home of President Reagan in Hyde Park.
U Of C Planning To Build Off-Campus Apartment Building
The University of Chicago, encouraged by early success of its Harper Court redevelopment, is pushing forward with plans to build a retail and apartment building less than a half-mile away from it.
Coyote Sightings On The Rise
Local residents were being warned to keep their pets on a tight leash, as coyotes are out in bigger numbers, and acting more aggressively, likely due to their mating season.
Police Called To U Of C Hospital Protest
Police were called on Sunday to a protest at the University of Chicago Hospitals that was being held by a group who said they would not leave the Hyde Park medical center until the university commits to extend the age limit for patients at its children’s trauma center so that more trauma victims could get treatment there.
Best Free Art Activities In Chicago
From antiques made in ancient Greece to Pablo Picasso’s works from the last century, Chicago has numerous venues and tours with free admission. Check out the following list to get you started.
Valerie Jarrett Visits Chicago To Tout Small Business Saturday
For the third straight year, business leaders were encouraging consumers to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. And the White House sent one of its best-known voices to Chicago on Small Business Saturday to show how shopping small can give the country a big boost.
Police Investigate Sex Attack Blocks From Obama Home
Chicago police have put out a community alert about an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl yesterday in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Hyde Park Valois Restaurant Offering Free ‘Victory’ Breakfast
One of President Barack Obama’s favorite restaurants in Hyde Park is offering free breakfast today, to celebrate the president’s victory Tuesday night.
Metra Electric District Train Kills Man In Hyde Park
A Metra Electric District train Tuesday struck and killed a trespasser near its 53rd Street station in Hyde Park.
New Bar, Concert Venue Coming To Hyde Park
University of Chicago students who have outgrown the frat party scene have been complaining about the dearth of nightlife in Hyde Park for decades. But they will soon have one more option besides taking a seat at the long bar at Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap.
Obama Visit Enlivens His South Side Neighborhood
Mr. Obama’s presence brings street closures, strict enforcement of parking bans in the neighborhood. And it brings tourists with their cameras and iPhones, CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Best Chicago Art Fairs To Attend In June
Are you thinking about spending a glorious summer day browsing through original artwork in the unique atmosphere of an art festival? The following special events in Chicago would be wonderful options to explore.
Suspicious Suitcase Halts Metra Electric, South Shore Trains For Over Hour
The Metra Electric and South Shore lines were shut down for over an hour in the Hyde Park neighborhood Saturday morning for a suspicious suitcase that turned out to be empty.
Strong-Arm Robbers Hitting Hyde Park, Washington Park, Bronzeville
Police have issued a community alert about a rash of robberies on the city’s South Side.
White Teacher Suspended For Using N-Word In Class
A white teacher at the predominantly African-American Murray Language Academy in the Hyde Park neighborhood has filed a federal lawsuit, after he was suspended for five days for using the N-word in class.
Four Displaced In Hyde Park Fire
Four people were displaced during a fire early Saturday in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side.
President Obama Makes Campaign Trip To Chicago
President Barack Obama was back in Chicago on Wednesday for a trio of fundraisers for his re-election bid and a surprise visit to his campaign headquarters.
Neighbors In Hyde Park, Kenwood Concerned After Michael’s Fresh Market Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of Michael’s Fresh Market has drawn concerns about the store that stepped in to fill a vacancy in the South Kenwood neighborhood, after the Hyde Park Co-Op had left the site vacant for years.
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