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Drinking On The Beach? Be Prepared To Get A Ticket

Or at least a stern warning from police, as some North Side beachgoers learned on Father's Day.

More Police Could Be Coming Downtown After Streeterville Shooting: Alderman

And an underpass connecting to Ohio Street Beach could be closed overnight after the Sunday slaying.

The Future Of Lake Shore Drive? Stunning New Beaches And 70 New Park Acres

"Daniel Burnham would be proud," said one proponent, 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins.

Gross! Analysis Of Chicago Beach Garbage Shows Butts, Needles, Condoms

Nearly 42 percent of trash found in the sand at Ohio Street Beach was cigarette butts.

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Having Cancer Hasn't Stopped Chicagoan From Being a 'Badass'

Emily Crabtree leads a swimming team that's raised more than $12,000 for Rush University Cancer Center.

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Chicago Air and Water Show Draws a Crowd to Lakefront, Blue Angels or Not

The two-day event thrilled a reported 1.7 million fans, about 300,000 less than last year.

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Chicago Air and Water Show: 5 Reasons To Go, Even Without The Blue Angels

New acts will replace the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, which will not perform due to budget cuts.

Weather Service Warns Swimmers to Stay out of Lake Michigan

The National Weather Service warned of dangerous swimming conditions at local beaches.

Chicagoans Plan 'Unity Run' After Boston Marathon Bombings

Runners Tuesday said the attacks in Boston will not deter them or stop the Chicago Marathon.

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.