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These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Controversy erupts as Uptown residents challenge placement of homeless shelter in mixed-use building
Controversy is brewing in Uptown over a proposed homeless shelter – with some residents calling the plan ‘unprecedented.’
Uptown man charged with burglary, identity theft after allegedly stealing mail
An Uptown man is accused of burglary and identity theft after breaking into buildings and stealing packages and mail late last year, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
CTA looks to widen Addison Red Line to better accommodate large crowds
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is looking to widen the Addison Red Line to better accommodate crowds after Cubs games and concerts.
Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater sets sights on national stage with expansion plans
A local Black-founded and operated nonprofit theater is shooting for the stars with plans to revolutionize the arts on the North Side of Chicago and beyond. In a FOX 32 special report, Jake Hamilton takes a look at their expansion plans and their next big hit for the stage.
Missing woman in Uptown: Bridgette Silas last seen Wednesday
A search is underway for a missing woman in the Uptown neighborhood.
12-year-old, teen girl allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Chicago retail stores
Two girls are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retail stores around Chicago.
CTA seeks public input for redevelopment of vacant land in Edgewater, Uptown
There is about to be a major strip of empty land that runs through Edgewater and Uptown, and the CTA wants your advice on what to do with it.
Uptown baseball bat attack: Red Line passenger wounded
A man was attacked with a baseball bat Thursday morning on the Red Line train in Uptown.
2 people hospitalized, in critical condition after Uptown high rise fire
Firefighters are investigating how a fire broke out on the fourth floor of a senior living high rise in Uptown on Tuesday night.
Offenders smash glass doors of two Uptown businesses, steal cash register and electronic device
Two businesses were burglarized early Monday morning in Uptown.
Boys, 15, charged with stealing from Uptown business
Two 15-year-old boys were charged in connection with the robbery of a business last August in the Uptown neighborhood.