Rogers Park

Voters could strike blow against development along lakeshore

Voters get to consider a non-binding referendum that would prohibit further building along the lakefront. The goal is to study the impact of development.

21 days ago | By Ian Fullerton

New Loyola office tries to boost community relations

Loyola University has created a program to reduce tensions between students looking for a good time and mature neighborhood residents.

2 months ago | By Peter Sachs

Gale Community Center construction hurdles cleared

Contractors have made repairs to a buckled gym floor that delayed the opening of the Gale Community Center in Rogers Park. Melted snow seeped into the building during construction and caused damage to the floor at the center.

4 months ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Housing group faces budget cuts

Housing Opportunities for Women will have to cut back on services planned for a new 25-family building if its request for more state funding is not restored by the Illinois Senate.

4 months ago | By Steven Chaitman

Alderman approves funding for RP theater

The project will use TIF money to replace the theater's facade and make other improvements to the building, which also houses a Thai restaurant, a Starbucks, and a bank.

4 months ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Developers seeking TIF funds for Rogers Park theater rehab

The project involves replacing the Village North theater's terra cotta facade, as well as remodeling second-floor offices and landscaping improvements. Some residents say they're in favor of the project.

5 months ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Elderly man wounded in Rogers Park shooting

6 months ago | By Giulia Donati

13-year-old beaten in Rogers Park

6 months ago | By LAURA ELIA

Woman robbed at knifepoint in Rogers Park

Three men with a knife accosted a woman waiting for a bus Saturday evening and made off with her purse.

6 months ago | By LAURA ELIA

Howard El competition showcases artwork

Professional artists from Chicago and elsewhere have until May 15 to submit slides of previous work, a resume, and a written statement about their qualifications.

6 months ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Man slain in Rogers Park

The victim was shot between three and six times at close range. Cops say the killing may have been gang-related.

6 months ago | By LAURA ELIA

Rogers Park fire injures one

Firefighters responded to the a call at 6708 North Sheridan at 7:30 a.m. The blaze started in a ninth-floor apartment and forced emergency workers to evacuate some residents.

8 months ago | By Kwame Shorter

Drugs and gang activity frustrate Rogers Park residents

Beat 2422 CAPS meeting focuses on drug and gang-related vandalism and crime. Police say they will target problem areas and encourage residents to practice "positive loitering" to drive drug dealers away.

8 months ago | By Tasneem Nomanbhai

Antigone: A powerful protest play

Loyola University production of "Burial at Thebes" revives a classic

9 months ago | By Antony Adolf

After school program to begin at Kilmer Elementary

School to offer chess, French, theater

11 months ago | By Amy Distel

GEOFF DOUGHERTY, 07-09-2008

I'm more of an Andersonville man myself.

FRANK EDWARDS, 06-18-2008

Rogers Park. Best neighborhood in the city? I think so.