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East Garfield Park

May 21, 2013

Check Mate: Chess Program at Marshall, Faraday Has Been Crowning Success

Founder Joseph Ocol started the chess team to teach West Side students lessons in life.

Chicago

May 20, 2013

Rahm Taps White House Pal Desiree Rogers to Head Tourism Board

Former Obama social secretary replaced Bruce Rauner as chair of Choose Chicago tourism agency board.

Chicago

April 30, 2013

One Man Killed, One Wounded in Hyde Park Apartment Shooting

Henry Atkins, 39, was fatally shot in his chest, and another man, 22, was shot in his hand, police said.

Bronzeville

April 23, 2013

Teen Killed Blocks from Obama's Home

Cornelius German, 15, was shot and killed late Monday in Grand Boulevard, police said. 

Chicago

April 17, 2013

Mark Kirk: Senators Who Rejected Background Checks Must Answer to Voters

The Republican Illinois senator has broken from his party to support stricter gun laws.

Chicago

April 16, 2013

Boston Bombings: CTA Steps Up 'See Something, Say Something' Announcements

There were 361 people from Chicago registered to run in the Boston Marathon, which was rocked by bombs.

Englewood

April 11, 2013

Michelle Obama: 'Hadiya Pendleton Was Me'

The first lady gave a sobering speech on how violence is affecting the future of the city's youth.

Chatham

April 05, 2013

President Obama Calls In To WVON, Wishes It a Happy 50th Anniversary

The president said WVON plays a vital role in the black community.

Kenwood

April 02, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton's Little Brother Plays Tennis With Obama at White House

Nathaniel Pendleton Jr. was among the president's guests at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

Rogers Park

April 01, 2013

Ald. Joe Moore to Meet with Obama? April Fools

The North Side alderman tricked constituents Monday with a hard-to-believe announcement.

Kenwood

March 28, 2013

141 Counts Against Alleged Hadiya Killer 'A Joke,' Defense Lawyer Says

Two men pled not guilty in the murder while the girl's mother appeared with Obama at the White House.

Hyde Park

March 20, 2013

Alex Nesbitt, Harvard Hoopster, Has President Barack Obama in His Corner

Crimson guard, whose dad is best friends with the First Fan, hopes to upset New Mexico in NCAA tourney.

Pullman & Roseland

March 18, 2013

Two Aldermen Lead Push for Pullman National Park

Aldermen Anthony Beale and Bob Fioretti said Pullman could welcome an Obama presidential library.

Ravenswood Manor

March 15, 2013

Rod Blagojevich's Year In Prison: Wife Says Moments 'Stolen' From Children

Patti Blagojevich said on Facebook her husband's "tremendous injustice will be righted."

Kenwood

March 07, 2013

Obama Urges Vote on Bill Named After Hadiya Pendleton

At a signing ceremony for another bill, Obama says families of violence "really do deserve a vote."