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Yard With Crosses In Englewood 'Pissed A Lot Of People Off,' Says Activist

Suburban cross builder says, "I'm not trying to offend anybody."

Kids Off The Block Founder Named 'Woman Of Worth' Finalist, Could Win $25K

Diane Latiker started the nonprofit in her Roseland home in 2003 to keep children safe.

Mayor Emanuel To Raise Cash for Roseland Charity Blocked From City Funding

CNN "Hero" Diane Latiker's Kids Off The Block foundation refused $54,000 city grant to avoid "headache."

ComEd Honors Neighborhood Heroes During Black History Month

Grammy-winning rapper Rhymefest is among 28 unsung heroes making a difference in his community.

Rev. Al Sharpton Meeting: More Jobs Would Reduce Gun Violence, Some Say

"It is hard to be outside shooting and robbing people when you are at work," said one participant.

Invest in Roseland and Give Kids a Chance, Residents Say

U.S. Rep. Kelly says she'll bring the group's message to Washington.

Roseland Health Care Future To Be Topic of Town Hall Meeting

The status of Roseland Community Hospital is the focus of an upcoming town hall meeting.

BET Awards Recognizes Roseland Youth Organization

The 2013 BET Awards aired Sunday and recognized the Kids Off the Block organization in Roseland.

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Chicago's Youth Violence Brought to the Stage at Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf's "How Long Will I Cry?" utilizes 4,000 pages of material to depict Chicago's youth violence.

Top Cop Seeks Help From Residents and New Laws to Stop Gun Violence

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy spoke at a town hall meeting about the gun violence plaguing Chicago.

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.