A cultural classroom on two wheels

Professor Harry Wray's course, Biking and Politics, orients incoming DePaul University freshman to their new city, and offers a street-level view of how politics, culture and urban planning shape Chicago.

15 hours ago | By Jeanelle Hayner

Don't clip this sculptor's style

Jefferson Park sculptor Donna Hapac is one of few artists whose works began with the purchase of 2,500 acrylic press-on fingernail extensions over the Internet.

1 day ago | By Peggy Zabicki

Bid to banish baggage fee may be grounded

In a bid to defray skyrocketing fuel costs, American Airlines, United Airlines and U.S. Airways recently began charging passengers $15 each way for the first piece of checked baggage. An alderman is trying to abolish the fees.

1 day ago | By Jennifer Slosar

County to pay $425,000 to settle case of man beaten by hospital police

County commissioners agree to cut their losses and settle the case of a 77-year-old man whose lawsuit alleged he was dragged out of his car and beaten by hospital police in 2006.

2 days ago | By Paul Rock

Driver dies after collision with El support

A 19-year-old woman was killed and three passengers injured after an early morning car crash on West Lake Street Tuesday. Two passengers are listed in critical condition.

2 days ago | By Steven Chaitman

Hyde Park alderman wrestles with TIFs, schools

Alderman Leslie Hairston says city decisions on tax-increment funds have deprived her ward of the improvements it needs. She's also got a few choice words for those who call Hyde Park elitist.

3 days ago | By Martin Miller

South Side residents wary of Olympics

The Fifth Ward Olympic Task Force is focusing on how the neighborhood will be affected if Chicago is selected as host of the 2016 Olympic Games. Some worry about transportation and rising housing costs.

6 days ago | By Martin Miller

NEIGHBORHOOD report