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'Merry-achi' Puts Mexican Spin On Christmas Classics Friday

See a "Merry-achi Christmas Concert" at 7 p.m. Friday at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.

Back of the Yards »

'2 Shootings in 1 Day?': 1 Dead, 1 Injured on Back of the Yards Block

Nine hours after a man was wounded near 48th and Justine, Jose Hernandez was killed on the same block.

Orozco Local School Council Moves to Fire Principal Nancy Paulette-Aguirre

Now that the Pilsen school's council has voted to fire her, CPS will approve or deny the recommendation.

Mariachi Training Course Preps Teachers for CPS Program Debut in Fall

Jose Hernandez trains mariachi teachers across the country and has high hopes for Chicago's program.

Lincoln Park »

VIDEO: Mariachi Lessons Prepare Teachers for CPS Program Debut in Fall

A mariachi music curriculum will be taught at five CPS schools to boost parent and student engagement.

All-Women Mariachi Band Kicks off Del Corazon Music Fest With Free Show

The Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles plays Wednesday evening at Millennium Park.

Pilsen Artist has 'Friends' in Brightly Colored Places

Amanda Joy Calobrisi’s show "Friends of My World," opens Friday at Ugly Step Sister Gallery.

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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.