Fire at Uptown apartment building leaves woman, firefighter injured
A three-alarm fire broke out Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in Uptown, leaving a firefighter and a woman injured.
Fire at Uptown apartment building leaves woman, firefighter injured
A three-alarm fire broke out Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in Uptown, leaving a firefighter and a woman injured.
Man charged in Uptown stabbing that seriously injured 24-year-old: police
A Chicago man has been charged with aggravated battery after seriously injuring a 24-year-old in a stabbing in Uptown, according to Chicago police.
Search for driver in deadly Uptown hit-and-run underway
A 69-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk on Broadway Avenue in Uptown Tuesday night. Chicago police are searching for a black sedan with front-end damage.
Man found fatally stabbed on baseball diamond in Chicago
A man was found stabbed in the head and neck on a baseball diamond Friday morning.
Monument Moment: Essanay Studios
Chicago?s Uptown neighborhood was once home to Essanay Studios, where early stars like Charlie Chaplin helped make the city a birthplace of American film.
Uptown Live Street Festival happening this weekend | ChicagoNOW
Chicago?s newest summer tradition is taking shape this weekend as Uptown Live makes its debut. The first-year festival promises live music, local artists, food, drinks, and family fun?all while showcasing the vibrant creativity that defines the Uptown community. From big-stage performances to live painting by Chicago artist Neema, Uptown Live is set to be a celebration of art, culture, and community spirit.
Man killed in head-on crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A man died Tuesday night after his car crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an SUV on the North Side, Chicago police said.
Teen boy fatally shot on North Side, police say
A 17-year-old was shot and killed early Monday morning in Uptown. Here's what police said happened.
Chicago burglaries: 2 North Side businesses robbed minutes apart
Two businesses were burglarized overnight in under an hour across Chicago's North Side.
CTA Red and Purple line service disrupted due to medical emergency
Service on the CTA’s Purple and Red lines was suspended Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency, officials said.
Chicago neighborhood news: Uptown bike path, local hero & chess fever | ChicagoNOW
Time for some neighborhood news! Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen breaks down three local stories.
Chicago installs Narcan newsstands to combat opioid overdoses
Chicago recognized International Overdose Awareness Day by installing multiple Narcan newsstands in the Uptown neighborhood this week.
Top Chicago stories from Block Club: Heartfelt tributes, new fests and iconic cakes
Melody Mercado from Block Club Chicago shares touching and tasty headlines?from a retired firefighter?s tribute to his late wife, to Uptown?s first-ever street fest, and the 70-year legacy of the beloved Atomic Cake.
Spray your worries away at Studio W.I.P. in Uptown
Studio W.I.P. in Uptown lets you channel your inner artist through graffiti onto a cool interactive canvas.
Chicago theater faces uncertain future | Block Club Chicago explains
The Uptown Theater is a big topic in Chicago right now. It sat vacant for 44 of its 100 years. Efforts to reopen it have come and gone. A new effort carries a $190 million price tag, with funding yet to be secured. So what?s going on here?
Weiss Hospital shuts down amid uncertain future
The doors are locked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Workers were seen early Friday walking out with their belongings as the facility faces an uncertain future.
Weiss Memorial Hospital shutdown: Community reaction, what we know
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Activists to rally against Weiss Memorial Hospital's reported shutdown
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital shuts down operations, faces uncertain future
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.