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$350,000 Lotto Ticket Sold In The Loop; Did You Buy It?

Illinois is paying lotto winners again, and is looking for the owner of a winning ticket set to expire.

Thompson Center Sale Gets Key Madigan Support

Sale could net $220 million for state, estimates Gov. Bruce Rauner.

It's Not Just Teachers: Chicagoans Plan Protests Across City Friday (MAP)

MAP: Protests will erupt throughout the city Friday. Here's what to expect.

State Museum Closes Exhibit Early Ahead of Looming Budget Cuts

The Illinois State Museum in the Thompson Center is giving artifacts back to their owners.

LaSalle Down to One Lane Each Way in Heart of Loop Starting Friday

Emergency repairs to an underground water valve will force the lane closures for three weeks.

Law Enforcement On Human Trafficking In Chicago: 'Wake Up'

A number of law enforcement agencies launched a media campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking.

Bernie Mac Would Have Been 'Truly Touched' by Special License Plate: Wife

The family of the late entertainer received a Illinois license plate to honor his 56th birthday.

Nate Pendleton Joins Gun-Control 'Filibuster' Against Concealed Carry

Protesters asked state officials to preserve ban on concealed weapons, fight for it at Supreme Court.

'Modern Family' Star Stops in Chicago to Back Illinois Gay Marriage Bill

Jesse Tyler Ferguson declared Thursday 'Bow Tie Lobby Day' to urge lawmakers to pass a gay marriage bill.

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.