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Chicago Lawn Robberies Prompt Warning From Police

At least three robberies have been reported so far in January.

Boy Battling Cancer Sworn In As Chicago Police Officer

David Juarez, 3, of Belmont Cragin, suffers from neuroblastoma, a rare nerve cancer.

Canaryville CAPS: By The Numbers, August-September

Over the past month, there were 1,845 calls for service in Beat 925.

Bridgeport Burglaries Prompt Warning From Police

There have been at least six burglaries in Bridgeport over the past month, police said.

Twin Sisters Face Off In Boxing Ring, Trade Punches For A Purpose

Kelsie Mazur prepped her twin, Karlie, for an upcoming Battle of the Badges bout.

Black Officers Twice As Likely To Be Punished By CPD: Data

An interactive tool from the Invisible Institute analyzed 56,361 Chicago Police cases filed since 2002.

Do You Trust the Police? New Citywide Survey Wants to Know

Police teamed with UIC researchers to expand a survey of satisfaction with officers on the street.

Family of Street Performer Who Fell From High-Rise 'in Shock'

The family of a 25-year-old man who died Tuesday hadn't been informed of the death until Thursday night.

Puppy Shot By Cop Back in Hospital, Was 'Shaking and Bleeding'

Colonel, the miniature bull terrier shot by police Saturday, was back in the hospital on Thursday.

Gold Coast Cop by Night, Hip-Hop Clown by Appointment

Officer Donny Simmons works birthday parties and kids' events as a hip-hop clown in his spare time.

Owner of Shot Puppy Ticketed Again by Chicago Police

Al and Barbara Phillips said police tried to intimidate them.

Couple Says Officer Shot Their Puppy, Then Wrote Parking Ticket

A Chicago police officer shot an aspiring show dog in Uptown, and the dog's owners are furious.

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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.