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Christmas Services at Cook County Jail Focus on Hope, Personal Change

Rev. Jesse Jackson has led Christmas services at the jail for several decades.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Meets Privately with South Side Pastors

More jobs for youths were among the concerns a group of pastors discussed with the mayor Monday.

South Side Entrepreneur Program to Award $20K to Four Alumni on Saturday

The seven-week Salem Baptist Church course, started in 2004, aims to fill a community void, pastor said.

Al Sharpton: Chicago Can Be 'Model For The Nation' on Ending Gun Violence

After meeting with community leaders about gun violence, the Rev. Al Sharpton will meet with residents.

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.

Black Pastors on the South Side Divided Over Same-Sex Marriage

As robocalls against gay marriage continue, the Rev. Bernard Jakes endorsed marriage equality Wednesday.

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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.