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Archer Ave. Speed Cameras About Money - Not Safety, Alderman Says

Ald. George Cardenas asked the city to remove the cameras, which neighbors say are a cash grab.

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Video Strip Thrives, Celebrates 18th Year as Independent Store

The McKinley Park video store has survived the industry's ups and downs.

CTA Approves Permanent Extension of 35th Street Bus Route

A yearlong test wrapped up with the CTA approving a new route, but some activists blasted the plan.

Bike Ride to Bring Pedal Power for 31st Street Bus Campaign

Community groups will ride the 31st Street corridor in a quest to resurrect a shuttered CTA bus route.

31st Street Bus Test Extended by CTA

Proponents of restoring entire east-west route said they're skeptical of CTA's plans.

Southwest Side Braces for More CPS School Closings Forums

Community groups have organized a workshop before the next scheduled CPS forum for the Pershing Network.

Local Leaders Demand Answers on Future of 31st Street Bus Route

Community groups are wondering what's next when a test run of the route expires next month.

Skepticism Surrounds CTA's 31st Street Extension

A new South Side test route launched, but community activists say it's not enough.

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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.