Uptown Live Street Festival happening this weekend | ChicagoNOW
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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 installs Narcan newsstands to combat opioid overdoses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Most of Weiss Hospital to close on Friday, report says
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Block Club Chicago reports Weiss Hospital in Uptown will likely be ceasing most of their operations on Friday morning.

Red Line service temporarily suspended between Belmont, Howard after stabbing

Northbound Red Line service was temporarily suspended early Tuesday between Belmont and Howard due to a stabbing near the Wilson station, CTA officials said.

Man attacks employee after being denied entry to Uptown business

A 32-year-old man allegedly attacked an employee outside a North Side business early Friday after being denied entry, according to Chicago police.