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Oriole Park to Get Annex to Relieve Overcrowding; Wildwood Out of Luck

Both Oriole Park and Wildwood elementary schools are overcrowded — but only one is getting a new annex.

NORWOOD PARK »  slideshow

Renovations Set for 'Neglected' Taft High School

The far Northwest Side high school is slated to get all new science labs, lockers and windows.

DUNNING »

Man, 83, Hit by Car and Killed While Riding Bike on Northwest Side

Leonard Ratajczyk, 83, died after he was struck by a car a few blocks from his home.

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Group Forms to Fight New Flight Plan at O'Hare

The group urged federal officials to halt plans to send more jets over the far Northwest Side of Chicago.

CHICAGO »

John Wayne Gacy Lead Solves 41-Year-Old Case of Missing New Jersey Teen

Human remains were identified as that of Steven Soden, 16.

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Patio Theater Gets Cool Cash from City to Fix Air Conditioning
REAL ESTATE
Portage Theater Granted Landmark Status

O'HARE »

Man Killed in Kennedy Crash Was Stopped in the Middle of the Road: Police

Two people also were hurt in the crash that blocked the outbound lanes of the Kennedy near Cumberland. 

O'HARE »

O'Hare Goats to Keep Weeds in Check Thanks to Lincoln Park Restaurateurs

Starting next month, 25 goats owned by a Lincoln Park restaurant will keep the weeds at O'Hare in check.

JEFFERSON PARK »

Northwest Man Convicted in Crash that Killed Woman and Her Son

Richard Strum was convicted of reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence.

NORWOOD PARK »

Gacy Victim Search At Mother's Home Finds No Bodies, Sheriff Says

No human remains were found at the Northwest Side home where Gacy once did 'odd jobs,' officials said.

PORTAGE PARK »

Patio Theater Gets Cool Cash from City to Fix Air Conditioning

Owner Demetri Kouvalis said the grant from the city is a lifeline for the theater.

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Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park Events

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Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

4041 N. Milwaukee Ave., 7:30 PM
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May 31

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Portage Park School Spring Gala

4242 N. Central Ave., from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Jun 01

Norwood Park »

James Stamm Tribute Concert

6530 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., from 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Loop »

Gov. Quinn Cracks Down on Social Media 'Flash Mobs' with Stiffer Penalties

A new bill imposes stiffer sentences for online organizers of crime.

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Wicker Park »

Kanye West's 'New Slaves' Shuts Down Six Corners in Wicker Park

The rapper's new video was projected on Wrigley Field, the Field Museum and a Millennium Park fountain.

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Chicago »

CPS School Closings: Opponents Begin Three-Day March Against Closures

The demonstrations will culminate with a Monday rally at Daley Plaza, two days before an historic vote.

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Chicago »

Red Line Construction: CTA Boss Says 'Facts' Make Case for Makeover

CTA President Forrest Claypool promises Red Line work will be finished on-time, on-budget.

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Chicago »

CPS School Closings: Some Schools On Closing List Might Be Spared: Sources

Newly re-elected CTU President Karen Lewis said she's not surprised schools will be spared.

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Lakeview »

New Lakeview Restaurant Bentley Tavern to Fill Storied Space on Southport

European brasserie-inspired eatery will occupy spot that once housed a funeral home and brothel.

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Englewood »

Urban Prep High School Students Honor Their Fathers

Men recognized at the 5th Annual Father's Day program at Englewood's Urban Prep Academy high school.

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Norwood Park »

Oriole Park to Get Annex to Relieve Overcrowding; Wildwood Out of Luck

Both Oriole Park and Wildwood elementary schools are overcrowded — but only one is getting a new annex.

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Roseland »

Woman Killed By Train on South Side Was Talking on Phone When She Died

Martha Gutierrez-Perez was the third person to be killed by a train in the area this week.

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Chicago »

CBS' '48 Hours' to Focus on City Murders, Drug Traffic

Six-month investigation also centered on Hadiya Pendleton's family after the teenager's murder.

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Chicago »

Medicinal Marijuana Bill Set To Go To Governor's Desk

Chicago lawmakers, advocates and patients say bill is a step in the right direction.

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Bronzeville »

Teens Raped 12-Year-Old Girl, Posted Video On Facebook, Prosecutors Say

The three teens charged with assaulting the girl are members of the Black Disciples, authorities said.

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Edgewater »

Family of Street Performer Who Fell From High-Rise 'in Shock'

The family of a 25-year-old man who died Tuesday hadn't been informed of the death until Thursday night.

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Gold Coast »

Four Injured After Elevator Falls in Gold Coast Parking Garage

Fire officials called the incident an "elevator malfunction."

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Chicago »

Movies in the Park Lineup: 'Skyfall,' 'Life of Pi' and More

Chicago Park District summer series kicks off June 13, features recent hits "X-Men" and...

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Chicago »

False Michigan Ave. Robbery Claim Troubling to Many Blacks

Chicago police said a white woman lied about being robbed by black youth.

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