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Darren Leow

Swan song: Dr Wax closes its doors

by Ben Sigrist

As a supporter and supplier of local music, Dr Wax is something of a Hyde Park icon.

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Eric Guo

Harper Court plans get off the ground

by Adam Janofsky

The new Harper Court will include a 200-unit hotel, space for a farmers' market, and possibly a venue for screening movies.

Developer picked for Harper Court, seeks to break ground in 2011

by Burke Frank

Vermilion Development, a Chicago-based developer, won the contract after a long deliberation process that began with a request for proposals in November 2008.

Blueprints for Harper Court designs shown at TIF meeting

by Evette Addai

Each plan included a mix of retail, residential, and office spaces which the University plans to occupy.

Former city planner and student joins Office of Civic Engagement

by Asher Klein

Former city planner Arnold Randall Jr. (X ’94) was appointed a director in the Office of Civic Engagement last week. Randall will oversee University construction projects that overlap with public property, such as the Harper Court redevelopment project.

Harper Court proposals narrowed to three

by Shelby Williams

All include movie theater, gym, and restaurants

Harper Court Proposals Narrowed Down to Four

by Ella Christoph

City and University present progress on Harper Court development at Fourth Ward TIF Meeting

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Eric Guo

Diners mourn loss of Dixie Kitchen, an Obama favorite

by Ella Christoph

Obama's glowing review—and 15 years worth of loyal diners—isn't enough to rescue Dixie Kitchen, which will be closing June 7.

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Soul food for thought

by Steve Saltarelli

Harper Court renovations should not include the removal of Dixie Kitchen.

After renter refuses to leave, Harper Court leases extended

by Ella Christoph

U of C willing to buy out Harper Court leases, but some owners say they need more assistance

University and city solicit Harper Court development partners

by Ella Christoph

The University moved forward with plans to bring mixed-use development to Harper Court on Tuesday, beginning the process that will allow developers to submit proposals for the site. The University asked the city for a Request for Proposal (RFP), a city document that solicits responses from developers on how they would develop the site.

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Chris Salata

University issues January move-out date for remaining Harper Court tenants

by Kate Shepherd

Business owners must vacate their retail spaces by January 31.

For Harper Court tenants, nostalgia and uncertainty

by Kate Shepherd

Last week, the University announced its purchase of Harper Court from the Harper Court Arts Council for $6.5 million and informed Harper Court business owners of the property's impending closure.

H.P. weighs Harper Court development

by Michael Lipkin

The Hyde Park–Kenwood Community Conference (HPKCC), a neighborhood civic organization, launched several initiatives this week to solicit input on the upcoming redevelopment of Harper Court. The ...

Arts Council to solicit Harper Court suitors

by Mischa Fierer

Harper Court, the historic shopping center northeast of the University campus that serves as a commercial and social hub for many Hyde Park residents, will be put up for sale by the nonprofit Hyde ...

Residents meet to discuss future of Harper Court

by Emily Alpert

About three dozen people gathered at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club on April 25 to share ideas about the future of Harper Court. James Withrow, vice president of the Hyde Park–Kenwood Community C...

Hyde Park groups balk at possible sale of Harper Court

by Emily Alpert

Following 14 weeks of near-silence, the Harper Court Arts Council confirmed its intention to sell Harper Court to a for-profit developer at a public meeting with community members on March 13. The...

Hyde Park groups criticize sale of Harper Court

by Emily Alpert

Following 14 weeks of near-silence, the Harper Court Arts Council confirmed its intention to sell Harper Court to a for-profit developer at a public meeting with community members on March 13. The...

Status of Harper Court sale in limbo

by Emily Alpert

Hyde Park’s most active civic organization, the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference (HPKCC), has received no response to its request for a private meeting with the two groups—the Harper Court Fo...

Community groups convene over fate of Harper Court

by Emily Alpert

The recent sale of Harper Court has stirred controversy among Hyde Park residents, prompting a meeting last week between community organizations and the Illinois Assistant Attorney General’s Office...

Harper Court’s loss

by Maroon Editorial Staff

With the recent opening of the Checkerboard Lounge and news of soon-to-come fine-dining establishments, the idea of a revitalized Hyde Park has been a topic on University and community members’ ton...

Harper Court protesters: Bring back chess

by Pete Beatty

Over 70 people last Friday called for the return of chess benches to Harper Court in a protest rally. Since the sudden removal of the benches in April, Harper Court chess has become a rallying poin...

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