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Rahm Jests With Letterman, Backs President on Syria

Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a guest on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday.

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Obama on Swedish Blackhawks: 'An Excellent Export'

Meeting in Sweden, the president gave a shout out to his hometown hockey team.

Chicago Honors the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington

Chicagoans remembered King and the 1963 March on Washington Wednesday with reflections.

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Ernie Banks, Oprah to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Chicago legends will be among other honories, including Bill Clinton and Sally Ride.

Robocalls Against Gay Marriage Not Swaying State Lawmaker, He Says

The South Side legislator said he supports the bill, but he'll vote the way his constituents want him to.

George Lucas-Mellody Hobson Wedding Party at Promontory Point Saturday

A stage is being assembled at the lakeside park for a celebration involving the Star Wars czar.

Obama's Irish Roots: From Old Sod to South Side for First Daughters

Visiting Ireland with their parents, the "O'Bama" girls, Sasha and Malia, explore their ancestry.

Keystone XL Pipeline Opponents Plan Protest for Monday

Environmental activists, Obama supporters plan to pressure president to oppose Keystone Pipeline.

President Obama Invites Hyde Park Academy Boys To 'Check-in' At White House

MARK KONKOL: Students in mentoring program plan to tell Obama all they've overcome since last visit.

Harper High Students: White House Visit 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience'

A group of Harper High School students returned Friday after being guests of first lady Michelle Obama.

Obama Library Would Bring Change To Poor Neighborhood Once Called 'Hope'

MARK KONKOL: Can a heartfelt plea to President Obama land the presidential library in Pullman?

Streeterville »

Obama Tells Streeterville Woman: I Wouldn't Be President Without You

In town for a fundraiser, Obama praised local mentor BettyLu Saltzman — and the Blackhawks, too.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.