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Owner 'Sorry' After Woman Raped in Building with History of Code Violations

The building's co-owner and manager, Rick Olsen, said he has made repairs and has more lined up.

Uptown Theatre Left Without Heat, Giant Icicle Found in Basement

Authorities said they found a giant icicle in the building's basement Thursday, want heat restored.

City 'Trying to Steal' Brothers' Edgewater Home to Build Park, They Say

One brother slams "lowball" offer on property valued at $330,000 by Cook County assessor.

City Settles $100,000 Parking Ticket Case: 'It was a Nightmare'

The city agreed to reduce the total fines to $4,470 under a deal reached recently.

West Englewood »

Englewood Women's Shelter Settles $41K in City Fines, Will Stay Open

Clara's Place in Englewood is no longer facing closure after settling fines it owed the city.

Logan Square »

Congress Theater Shows Canceled, Postponed Due to New Construction Problem

Construction work that was not up to code created a "tripping hazard" on the first floor, city said.

City Offers to Drop Record $105,000 Parking Fine to Just $2,500

Woman whose car was ticketed 678 times said ex-boyfriend racked up debt she still can't afford to pay.

West Englewood »

South Side Women's Shelters Face Closure Due to City Fines

After 26 years in Englewood, the shelters could close this year due to building code fines.

Ex-Alderman's Consulting Firm Was on Topless Bar's Payroll

Former alderman's son and lobbying partner was paid at least $60,000 to help strip club stay open.

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.