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12-Year-Old Collects Toys for Kids Affected by Tornadoes and Floods

The Chatham resident is hoping to collect 10,000 toys for kids in Illinois and South Carolina this year.

Samuel Love's Second Annual Toy Giveaway Ends with 1,500 Donations

A fourth-grader at Beasley Elementary on Wednesday will ship off donated toys to needy children.

Free Movies, Popcorn Offered in Exchange for Food/Toy Drive Donation

The Chatham 14 Theaters is offering incentives to people who donate at the annual holiday party.

Donate a Winter Coat, Get Free Popcorn at Chatham 14 Theaters

The drive was started after employees saw too many kids coming to the movies in shoddy coats.

Citywide Toy Drive Will Include Children in Downstate Washington

Children affected by a recent tornado in Washington, Ill. will benefit from a citywide toy drive.

Black Friday Donations Will Help Flood Victims, Fourth Grader Hopes

Samuel Love plans to ask shoppers to help those affected by floods in Denver and Oklahoma.

On 10th Birthday, Boy Asks for Toys -- for Out-of-State Flooding Victims

South Sider Samuel Love launched his second toy drive to help victims of natural disasters.

After Big Toy Drive for Hurricane Sandy Victims, Boy, 9, Plans Another

Samuel Love plans to kick off the drive Oct. 18 to benefit natural disaster victims in the Midwest.

Toys Collected by 9-Year-Old Headed to Hurricane Sandy Victims in New York

Beasley student says excitement of shipping off toys kept him 'tossing and turning all night.'

Third-Grader's Christmas Toy Drive Ends With a Twist

A third-grader meets an unsual man at a Christmas party he hosted to collect toys for New York kids.

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Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

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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.