Uptown

A 21-year-old woman was shot in the leg while walking her dog in Uptown over night. Police say the shots were fired from a silver-colored SUV.

Choose Chicago launched a new series to spotlight five underrated neighborhoods full of culture and history. "The 77: A City of Neighborhoods" is available by episode on the Choose Chicago website. There will also be viewing parties in the featured neighborhoods.

The Chicago Pride Parade theme this year is Pride is Power. The 53rd annual event will be held at noon on Sunday, June 30.

Controversy brews in Uptown over a proposed homeless shelter as some residents push back, expressing concerns that the move could jeopardize the viability of commercial businesses located on the first floor.

Controversy brews in Uptown over a proposed homeless shelter as some residents push back, expressing concerns that the move could jeopardize the viability of commercial businesses located on the first floor.

Residents say it's unprecedented to place a homeless shelter in a building where commercial businesses are already established. They also say they are concerned about the lack of transparency surrounding the project.

Lunar New Year began Saturday, Feb. 10; this year is the year of the Dragon. To honor the new year and start it off right Uptown is hosting its Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 17 with a parade beginning at 1 p.m.

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.

There is a rare opportunity for Uptown and Edgewater residents now that the embankment wall is nearly gone.