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American Mink Spotted Near Chicago River A Truly Rare City Sighting

An American mink was spotted recently in LaBagh Woods, one of Chicago's wildest places.

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Birder, Blogger Jeff Skrentny To Speak At Notebaert Museum

Albany Park resident Jeff Skrentny runs the Facebook blog "My Year Birding at LaBagh Woods."

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Rare Bird Alert: American White Pelican Spotted Flying Through Chicago

The birds were a rare sight in Illinois a decade ago, but they'll occasionally appear in the city.

Illegal Motorcyclists Are Destroying Forest Preserve Land

The illegal activity is ruining restoration efforts and killing wildlife at LaBagh Woods.

North Mayfair's Next Community Meeting Is Going To Be a Wild One

A community meeting set for Wednesday will focus on wildlife and restoration efforts in LaBagh Woods.

Birds And Beers Brings Chicago's Birders Together For a Pint or Two

The club features a wide age range and occupations from doctors to police officers.

LaBagh Woods Hosts 157 Bird Species, Vibrant Wildlife, Group Finds

The Facebook group "My Year Birding at LaBagh Woods" also recorded 20 butterfly species.

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Parents Petition CPS to Dial Back on High Stakes Testing

A coalition of education advocacy groups gathered signatures protesting CPS' emphasis on testing.

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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.