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Little Village Students' Artwork Inspires New Zoo Chimp Sculptures

Omar Magana of OPEN Center for the Arts turned student chimpanzee art into four sculptures.

Stranger Who Paid It Forward Made Visiting Man's Birthday At Smoque

The Ross family was visiting from Detroit when they received an unexpected gift from a fellow customer.

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Monkeys Cheat, Too, Zoo Finds As It Opens High-Tech New Habitat

The snow monkeys at Lincoln Park appear to peek at their neighbor's touch screen when completing tasks.

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Zoo Research Discovers Slow Primate Metabolism Leads to Long Life

Lincoln Park Zoo and an international team of scientists studied the metablism of primates and humans.

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Oldest Male Chimp in North America Dies at Lincoln Park Zoo

Keo, a 55-year-old father of 11, suffered from advanced heart disease and was euthanized Monday.

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New Gorilla Mom Finally Gets Turn on Computer Touch Screen

After giving birth in October, Bana gets a shot at solving digital puzzles at Lincoln Park Zoo.

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.