Amtrak South Side maintenance facility draws backlash from residents
Residents of Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square confronted Amtrak officials during a community meeting Thursday over the railroad's proposal to build a new maintenance facility on the city's South Side to replace its existing facility in the South Loop.
Residents of Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square confronted Amtrak officials during a community meeting Thursday over the railroad's proposal to build a new maintenance facility on the city's South Side to replace its existing facility in the South Loop.
More pushback to Amtrak's railyard plan
Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square residents got to hear details about the maintenance facility Amtrak wants to build near their homes. They've been pushing back, while Amtrak seems to be rolling forward with the project.
Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square residents got to hear details about the maintenance facility Amtrak wants to build near their homes. They've been pushing back, while Amtrak seems to be rolling forward with the project.
Chicago residents push back against Amtrak maintenance facility plan
Bridgeport and Chinatown residents are raising concerns about Amtrak’s proposed 24/7 maintenance facility near Rate Field as the company claims a federal exemption allows it to bypass local zoning rules.
Bridgeport and Chinatown residents are raising concerns about Amtrak’s proposed 24/7 maintenance facility near Rate Field as the company claims a federal exemption allows it to bypass local zoning rules.
Bridgeport, Chinatown residents oppose proposed Amtrak maintenance facility
Residents on Chicago's South Side are voicing opposition to a proposed Amtrak train maintenance facility that could be built near homes in Bridgeport and Chinatown.
Residents on Chicago's South Side are voicing opposition to a proposed Amtrak train maintenance facility that could be built near homes in Bridgeport and Chinatown.
Bridgeport, Chinatown residents oppose proposed Amtrak maintenance facility
Residents on Chicago's South Side are voicing opposition to a proposed Amtrak train maintenance facility that could be built near homes in Bridgeport and Chinatown.
Residents on Chicago's South Side are voicing opposition to a proposed Amtrak train maintenance facility that could be built near homes in Bridgeport and Chinatown.
Chicago robberies: Police warn of necklace-snatching spree across multiple neighborhoods
Chicago police are warning about robberies in multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Chicago police are warning about robberies in multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Chicago police warn residents about jewelry-snatching thieves
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of jewelry robberies across Chicago.
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of jewelry robberies across Chicago.
Community leaders push back on public funding for Chicago Fire stadium at The 78
Community leaders are calling for a bigger voice in how public money could be used for the proposed Chicago Fire stadium development at The 78.
Community leaders are calling for a bigger voice in how public money could be used for the proposed Chicago Fire stadium development at The 78.
Community leaders push back on public funding for Chicago Fire stadium at The 78
Community leaders from Chinatown, Bronzeville and nearby neighborhoods are pushing back against a new plan to use public money for the Chicago Fire stadium project at The 78.
Community leaders from Chinatown, Bronzeville and nearby neighborhoods are pushing back against a new plan to use public money for the Chicago Fire stadium project at The 78.
From Chinatown to the casino floor: Addressing problem gambling
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
From Chinatown to the casino floor: Addressing problem gambling
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
Suspect arrested after several Chicago Fire Dept. cars were damaged, police say
A suspect was arrested and charged after several Chicago Fire Department vehicles were damaged over the past few weeks.
A suspect was arrested and charged after several Chicago Fire Department vehicles were damaged over the past few weeks.
Ax-wielding suspect damages dozens of vehicles at Chicago firehouses: officials
An ax-wielding suspect has damaged vehicles belonging to Chicago firefighters outside South Side stations in a string of attacks, including two reported this week, officials said.
An ax-wielding suspect has damaged vehicles belonging to Chicago firefighters outside South Side stations in a string of attacks, including two reported this week, officials said.
Chicago man charged with trying to force robbery victim into vehicle in Chinatown
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery and attempted kidnapping in connection with an incident last October in the Chinatown neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery and attempted kidnapping in connection with an incident last October in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Police seek suspect in CTA train robbery on Chicago's South Side
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a robbery and an attempted robbery on a CTA train last month on the city’s South Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a robbery and an attempted robbery on a CTA train last month on the city’s South Side.
Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Chinatown
Chicagoans are celebrating Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival, by cleaning homes, paying debts, and shopping for lucky foods and gifts like oranges to welcome prosperity in the Year of the Fire Horse.
Chicagoans are celebrating Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival, by cleaning homes, paying debts, and shopping for lucky foods and gifts like oranges to welcome prosperity in the Year of the Fire Horse.
Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Chinatown
Chicagoans are celebrating Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival, by cleaning homes, paying debts, and shopping for lucky foods and gifts like oranges to welcome prosperity in the Year of the Fire Horse.
Chicagoans are celebrating Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival, by cleaning homes, paying debts, and shopping for lucky foods and gifts like oranges to welcome prosperity in the Year of the Fire Horse.
Chicago rings in Lunar New Year with weeks of celebrations
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) talks about the significance of Lunar New Year, share family traditions, and preview events celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) talks about the significance of Lunar New Year, share family traditions, and preview events celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.
Love letters from prominent Chinatown couple on display at Chinese American Museum
More than 300 love letters exchanged in the 1960s between longtime Chinatown leaders Bernie and Albert Wong are now on display at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago in an exhibit titled "All My Love."
More than 300 love letters exchanged in the 1960s between longtime Chinatown leaders Bernie and Albert Wong are now on display at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago in an exhibit titled "All My Love."
Love letters from prominent Chinatown couple on display at Chinese American Museum
More than 300 love letters exchanged in the 1960s between longtime Chinatown leaders Bernie and Albert Wong are now on display at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago in an exhibit titled "All My Love."
More than 300 love letters exchanged in the 1960s between longtime Chinatown leaders Bernie and Albert Wong are now on display at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago in an exhibit titled "All My Love."