South Loop

On Fire or Melting Down?

Sox' sins catch up to them in Minnesota.

23 days ago | By Mike DePilla

Locals angle for roles in Johnny Depp film

It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.

1 month ago | By Mary Brophy

CMW recap

Felicia (The GM) and I held down the info table at Community Media Workshop's conference a week and a half ago. From our vantage point, it was remarkably successful.

1 month ago | By Frank Edwards

Workers rally to mark five-year anniversary of strike

Hotel workers have manned picket lines at the Congress Plaza Hotel for 15 hours a day, seven days a week since 2003. They are seeking better wages and benefits.

2 months ago | By Claire Bushey

Historic hotel reopens after $128 million makeover

The South Loop's historic Blackstone hotel, host to presidents, movie stars and political intrigue, but vacant since 1999, has reopened following a three-year renovation project.

5 months ago | By Matthew C.K. Bradwell

CHA gets an earful at public comment session

A crowd of roughly 200 people attended the meeting on the South Side. Many worry proposed changes will have far-reaching, detrimental effects on residents' lives.

5 months ago | By Claire Bushey

A home for bike messengers

South Loop watering hole draws pedalers

9 months ago | By DARRYL SWINT

Newest addition to McCormick Place opens

$882 million facility features huge ballroom

1 year ago | By Geoff Wallin

Crews to demolish historic South Loop building

Building was designed by master architect Louis Sullivan

1 year ago | By LOGAN MOLYNEUX

Unidentified man pulled from Chicago River

Body had been in water for a week, cops say

1 year ago | By Julie Segraves

MIKE MAGUIRE, 08-15-2008

What is up with the yet to be opened restaurant at 13th and Michigan?