Renovated Harper Theater in Hyde Park brings modern amenities with neighborhood feel
"Hyde Park is a special place, and anybody who visits Hyde Park or lives in Hyde Park understands how special this is," said Bill Barstow.
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"Hyde Park is a special place, and anybody who visits Hyde Park or lives in Hyde Park understands how special this is," said Bill Barstow.
The 4th of July parade through Hyde Park has been happening for more than 30 years, entirely organized by the community.
There were displays of patriotism on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday as the annual 4th on 53rd parade stepped off. And there was one particularly eye-catching outfit.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke with organizers who are planning a huge festival.
The theater was closed for several weeks due to renovations
The theater was closed for several weeks due to renovations - including heated recliner seats and a new menu.
The two-day event celebrating hip-hop and notable Chicago brands features food, vendors, and live music.
It got underway on Saturday with rap group Clipse and 2 Chainz taking the stage.
Thieves have targeted people walking late at night near 51st and 55th Street - holding them at gunpoint while they steal cell phones and wallets.
Thieves have targeted people walking late at night near 51st and 55th Street - holding them at gunpoint while they steal cell phones and wallets.
"We want this space to be a safe space for people to be a lot more communal."
A Black-owned business in Hyde Park aims to bring something fresh and new. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray got a look inside the newly renovated spot that has been in the neighborhood for decades.
Good luck getting a reservation at Virtue restaurant in Hyde Park. One of its chefs has an impressive new accolade and he sat down with CBS 2's Noel Brennan to talk about Southern American comfort food.
Good luck getting a reservation at Virtue restaurant in Hyde Park. One of its chefs has an impressive new accolade and he sat down with CBS 2's Noel Brennan to talk about Southern American comfort food.
Police say the suspects - a man, and a woman -jumped out of a gray Kia Soul and stole wallets and cell phones from the victims at gunpoint.
Police say the suspects - a man, and a woman -jumped out of a gray Kia Soul and stole wallets and cell phones from the victims at gunpoint.
ACX cinemas revamped the 110-year-old building with a big makeover and new food on the menu.
ACX cinemas revamped the 110-year-old building with a big makeover and new food on the menu. There will be a ribbon-cutting there on June 23rd.
Both robberies happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Three men are wounded after someone fired shots into a crowd in the Hyde Park neighborhood early Sunday morning.
In the Hyde Park neighborhood, Johnson made a "retail visit" to the Sip and Savor Coffee Shop at 5301 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
We’re getting closer and closer to the inauguration for Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, and he was out and about in the city on Friday.
She was last seen in the 5000 block of South East End Avenue.
The Harper Theater closed its doors last November when the operator called it quits, but a family business is banking on a sequel.
Even though the doors have been closed, the Harper Theater in Hyde Park has been busy for months. New operators revamped the historic building and are getting ready to reopen. CBS 2's Noel Brennan got a sneak preview of what's to come.
