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7 Things To Do In Andersonville And Uptown This Weekend

The Chicago Kids and Kites Festival will be held at Cricket Hill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7.

City's Kite And Kids Festival Coming To Uptown

The event will be held at Cricket Hill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7, officials said.

Run Butt-First To Raise Awareness About Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is expected to cause 49,190 deaths this year, the American Cancer Society said.

Hundreds Weather Overnight Snowstorm to Raise Money for Homeless

Snow turned into icy rain overnight, and advocates rose $40,000 for programs that reach homeless youth.

Outdoor 'Sleep-Out' Seeks To Draw Attention to Youth Homelessness

The "sleep-out" Friday night will raise funds for more than 18 nonprofits.

Mumford And Sons Show Leaves Cricket Hill in Decent Shape

A total of 36 cars were towed in the vicinity of the show Friday evening, according to Chicago police.

5,000 Bicycles Expected at Mumford and Sons Show at Montrose Beach

There's no parking, so don't drive to the June 17 show, say organizers, who are expecting 35,000 people.

Playing Fields by Cricket Hill Getting $2 Million Upgrade

The Chicago Park District is building an eight-lane running track and multi-use turf fields.

Daniel Burnham Open Cross-Country Race Tests Runners' Limits

The 4K outdoor event's course is not on a path, meaning runners will have to mush through snow.

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.