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Logan Square Students' Monster Book Terribly Terrific

Anthology draws from kids' deep-rooted fears and desires.

Calling Young Writers: 826CHi Seeks Stories, Poems for New Anthology

Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1; writers included in 826CHI's "Compendium V" get a free copy.

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826CHI's 'My So-Called Prom' Fundraiser Set for May 9

A '90s-era costume contest, dancing and a photo booth are part of the tutoring group's fundraiser.

826CHI Opens Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co., Moves Tutoring Center

An open house scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday will include writing exercises and snacks.

826CHI, The Boring Store Plan Move to New Building in Wicker Park

The tutoring center along with The Boring Store want to move a few blocks down on Milwaukee Ave.

826CHI's Prom Fundraiser to Have Sci-Fi Theme

Tickets are on sale for the prom, which riffs on a theme off "Planet 9 From Outer Space."

826CHI Shows Off Students' Creative Writing with Free Video Release

Four videos that show students performing original work premiere in Wicker Park next week.

826CHI's Young Authors Publish New Chapbook Inspired by Real World Heroes

Two founding members of a tutoring center have moved on, but their legacy has lived on through stories.

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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.