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Hoops Godfather Helps Chicago Star Escape The 'Hood

Darien Walker said his 'godfather' helped him get out of Englewood, realize his Division I dream.

Simeon Coach Defends Kendrick Nunn, Jaylon Tate After Battery Charges

Robert Smith said Nunn and Tate, Simeon graduates and Illinois guards, "are both great young men."

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Roach Infestation Plagues Fosco Park Pool, Parents Say

Multiple pest control treatments haven't eradicated the problem, Park District officials confirmed.

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Little Italy Groups Clash Over Latest Roosevelt Square Plan

One group says the plan is too dense, while another group called the plan "sensibly done."

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Could This Huge Project Transform the Near West Side?

[RENDERINGS] Up to 10-story buildings, less open space part of 137-acre Roosevelt Square plan.

1,000 Origami Cranes on Display at Rogers Park Library Before Trip to Japan

Origami master Robert Smith said the paper art was a symbol of world peace.

Is Clark Street Ugly? Yes, Residents Say

The Clark Street Task Force hosted its first open house to get ideas on revitalizing the street.

Battle Of Top Teams Goes To Simeon Over Whitney Young in Peaceful Affair

Second-ranked Wolverines beat No. 1 Whitney Young at Chicago State University.

Schools Boss Suggests Future of Preps Sports at Stake

In suspending coaches over scuffle at Chicago State, the CEO of CPS decried bad behavior.

Family of Slain Woman Thankful Charges Brought in 1989 Murder

Sex offender serving time is linked to crime through DNA evidence.

Top Stories

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.