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Urban League, Aldermen Ramp Up Debate on Police Accountability

The Urban League and four aldermen will hold meetings on problems in the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Urban League Boss Takes Ice Bucket Challenge

The mother of Roderick Hawkins, an urban league employee, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Lyft Recruiting Drivers on the South Side

The ride-sharing company said it will expand south of 73rd Street when it has drivers to meet demand.

Black History Month Film Festival Creates Opportunity for Young Critics

Chaz Ebert, widow of critic Roger Ebert, said she wants to see more diversity within the film industry.

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Teens Push Lawmakers as Unemployment Climbs to 89 Percent for Black Teens

Only one in 20 black men leave high school with any work experience, according to a new report.

Urban League Aims to Boost Minority Home Ownership, Stem Foreclosures

Down payment help is among an array of services offered under one roof via Take Root Chicago.

Unemployed Chicago Youth Plead For Jobs, Tell Stories of Hardship

Chicago Urban League forum showed that poverty often pushes young Chicagoans into lives of violence.

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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.