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Pizza Hut To Replace Long Vacant Boomer's in Lincoln Square

"Finally, Boomer's is going to be occupied," said Tim Czarnecki, Ald. O'Connor's chief of staff.

Neighbors Living Near New Nature Preserve Tried to Sabotage It

The alderman's office said ribbons marking invasive tree species were removed at night.

Chicago's New Nature Preserve at Western and Peterson is Taking Shape

The boardwalks and fish pond at the 20.5-acre West Ridge Nature Preserve are taking shape.

Edgewater Metra Station in 2015 Excites Neighbors Despite Parking Concerns

"There are some neighborhood concerns, but nothing that can't be overcome," a local group said.

New Western Avenue Traffic Light a 'Godsend' for Park, Max's Italian Beef

The light was installed across four lanes of traffic next to the future site of a park, officials said.

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Gang Turf Battle Brewing at Lincoln Square Park

Neighbors in the area surrounding Gross Park were warned of increased gang activity in the vicinity.

West Ridge Nature Preserve: Neighbors Want Dogs, Boats Barred From New Park

The 20-acre plot of land near Rosehill Cemetery should primarily be a wildlife habitat, they say.

Stinky Pool of Water on N. Paulina Hasn't Receded For Months, Neighbors Say

Resident James Huffer said the "smelly cesspool" that formed at a clogged catch basin is a health hazard.

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.