Logan Square & Humboldt Park

9 X 9 = Hossa? Girl Honors Blackhawks Star in Math Exam

Asked to multiply 9 times 9, a third-grader wrote Marian Hossa's last name instead of 81, earning an A+.

Chicago »

Mother of CPS Student Pushed Down Stairs: 'I'm Enraged'

High school sophomore Lauren Goodlow was alllegedly shoved down a flight of stairs by a security officer.

Humboldt Park »

Humboldt Park Father Slain Day Before Family Graduation Party

Tevin Kirkman, 22, was killed on the sidewalk in front of his family's home. Relatives don't know why.

Auburn Gresham »

Community Leaders Issue Call To Action To Address Violence

Activists, clergy and political leaders call adults to lead by example to address city violence.

Grand Boulevard »

Pair Charged With Stealing Hair Extensions in Armed Robbery

The man and woman were identified after a victim found their mugshots online.

Chicago »

Ventra Card Fees Lowered, Others Eliminated by CTA

Users won't have to pay a $5 fee to get the new card, set to be rolled out starting in the summer.

Portage Park »

Portage Theater To Go Dark Because of Dispute Over Liquor License

Owner Eddie Carranza said the theater would close until a new operator can be hired.

Lincoln Park »

Smashburger to Open First Chicago Location Next Week

The burger chain will open on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park on Wednesday.

Logan Square »

Congress Owner: 'Plenty' of New Buyers Possible After Liquor License Yanked

After months of public hearings, the city put the hammer down on the North Side venue.

Chicago »

Memorial Day Travelers Face High Gas Prices, Heavy Traffic

Memorial Day weekend traffic will be bad, but no worse than usual, AAA says.

Pilsen »

Ralph's World Brings 'Time Machine Guitar' TV Pilot to WTTW

''Kindie'' star Ralph Covert hopes to bring his kids TV show into living rooms across the country.

O'Hare »

Free Wi-Fi Lands at O'Hare, Midway

"The Good Stuff" offers free access to the city's top websites, including DNAinfo.com Chicago.

Chicago »

Rahm's Parking-Meter Deal Probed by Council Committee

The Finanance Committee raised concerns as Emanuel administration filed suit against a parking garage.

Wicker Park »

WhirlyBall, Vienna Beef Leaving, Bike Sharing Coming Soon, Aldermen Say

A "State of the Wards" meeting in Wicker Park let local aldermen give updates on upcoming projects.

North Center »

Bell School Parents Warned of Kidnapping Attempt

The incident occurred at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday at the North Center elementary school, police said.

South Loop »

Two Hurt in 11 a.m. Shooting at Roosevelt and State

Two men were wounded in a South Loop shooting Friday morning, police said.

Humboldt Park »

Puerto Rican Festival Beer Garden Stirs Up Emotions, Some Cry Racism

City liquor commissioner said he hasn't rejected an application. In fact, no application has been filed.