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Chicago's Kenyans, Ethiopians celebrate ties to elite marathoners

Chicago's East African community is preparing to cheer on the elite Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who will be running - and likely dominating - in Sunday's Chicago marathon.

3 days ago | By Mary Brophy

Truman students face construction headaches

Some Truman College students are grumbling about the inconvenience of construction on campus. Officials, however, say they devised a plan that will not adversely affect the community at large.

21 days ago | By Peter Sachs

"Little Vietnam" businesses still shuttered in wake of fire

City firefighters are still investigating a fire that ravaged several businesses on Argyle Street last month. Officials are saying little and business owners, patrons are eager to see the shops re-open.

24 days ago | By Natasha Wasinski

CTA's Google trip planner leaves commuters on their own at the border

A Google Maps/CTA trip planner gets high marks for in-city travels, but its lack of coordination with the regional transportation system leaves commuters on their own outside the city's borders.

3 months ago | By Mary Brophy

Man beaten and robbed in Uptown

Two teenagers were arrested and three others fled on foot yesterday after an attack in which a 20-year-old man was chased down and robbed of $277, police said.

4 months ago | By Giulia Donati

13-year old robbed in Uptown

4 months ago | By LAURA ELIA

Grisly scene at North Side motel

A motel manager checking on a guest who had not paid his bill found a woman's body stuffed in a closet. The woman had apparently been stabbed to death.

4 months ago | By Claire Bushey

Body found in hotel was mutilated, clerk says

4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Desk clerk says woman was stabbed

4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Cops investigating body found at Edgewater motel

4 months ago | By Geoff Dougherty

Police break up brawl at Wilson El stop

At least 20 police units responded to the disturbance. One person was arrested, and two were injured.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Uptown residents fear return of warm weather problems

Residents who attended the CAPS meeting for Beat 2313 told police of their concerns that better weather will bring a a return of public drunkenness and other disruptive behavior.

7 months ago | By Kate Morrelle

CAPS Beat 2312: Uptown crime stats please residents

Graffiti still a concern

8 months ago | By Dylan Heath

Special patrols quell Buena Park burglaries

Police investigating purse snatchings in neighborhood

9 months ago | By Charles Smalls

Robber holds gun to victim's head

Takes off with $3 and a cell phone

9 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski

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Inspiration Cafe

4554 N. Broadway Street
Local Flavor
Yelp rating: Stars_small_5

Uptown Bikes

4653 N Broadway St
Bikes
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Soggy Paws

1148 W Leland Ave
Pet Groomers
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Puptown Park

4921 N Marine Dr
Pets
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Cafe Too

4715 N Sheridan Rd
American (New)
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Siam Noodle and Rice

4654 N Sheridan Rd
Thai
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Green Mill

4802 N Broadway St
Jazz & Blues
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Broadway Supermarket

4879 N Broadway St
Grocery
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Tree House Humane Society

1212 W Carmen Ave
Animal Shelters
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Tweet

5020 N Sheridan Rd
American (New)
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Shan's Foods

5060 N Sheridan Rd
Grocery
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Big Chicks

5024 N Sheridan Rd
Gay Bars
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Graceland Cemetary

4001 N. Clark St.
Local Flavor
Yelp rating: Stars_small_5

Dollop Coffee Co

4181 N Clarendon Ave
Coffee & Tea
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Tattoo Factory

4441 N Broadway
Tattoo
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop

1148 W Wilson Ave
Restaurants
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Barberella Salon

4151 N Broadway St
Hair Salons
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Howard Brown Health Center

4025 N Sheridan Rd
Doctors
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4_half

Hopleaf Bar

5148 N Clark St
Pubs
Yelp rating: Stars_small_4

Amy Duong - AAA Realty Group Inc.

AAA Realty Group Inc.
Real Estate Agents
Yelp rating: Stars_small_5
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