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Burke's Ward Could Have Two Medical Marijuana Clinics, With His Backing

Despite Burke's fiery comments pushing for strict rules for the clinics, he supported two in his ward.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban in Chicago? Alderman Calls Industry 'Obsolete'

PETA contacted Ald. Burke, which led to the alderman taking a stand on horse-drawn carriages, he said.

Eliot Ness Should Be 'Untouchable' Name for ATF Headquarters, Aldermen Say

Ald. Ed Burke says the City Council should reject the decision to name a building after famous agent.

City Sticker Proof of Purchase Could Help Fight Tickets Under Proposal

Aldermen Ed Burke and Mary O'Connor say the idea would allow "unfair" tickets to be thrown out.

Medical Marijuana Business Locations to Be Restricted Under Proposal

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Ald. Ed Burke proposed keeping such facilities in manufacturing areas.

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Ald. Rey Colon Elected to Chair City Council's Latino Caucus

Colon will replace Ald. Danny Solis (25th) as chairman of the fourteen-member caucus.

Illinois Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Chicago Red Light Camera Case

The lawsuit claiming the city installed the cameras illegally was dismissed by a lower court in 2011.

Ban on Displaying Guns at City Museums Should be Lifted, Ald. Burke Says

Chicago museums are currently prohibited from showing unloaded, historic guns.

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Old Wood Street Police Station Inches Closer to Welcoming Sheriff's Unit

Having trained officers in an otherwise vacant space is generally "a thumbs up," a community leader said.

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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.