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Dad's Stroke Only Strengthens Bond With CPS Football Star Now At ISU

Illinois State's James Graham, a former Westinghouse star, said his dad is still his biggest fan.

Aldermen Osterman, Moore Hosting Police Accountability Hearing At Senn

The hearing will focus on the city's efforts to implement "fundamental reform" in the police department.

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Meet Brother Rice High School's Underwater Robot, Edmund MK 2.5

The school’s robotics club is taking part in a competition organized by the Shedd Aquarium.

Uplift High School Honored as 'Democracy School,' Receives Civics Funding

The school was one of 10 Illinois schools to be recognized with the distinction.

Claypool To Head CPS, Calls It 'Single Most Challenging' Task of Career

Mayor Rahm Emanuel also named Frank Clark to replace David Vitale as head of the Board of Education.

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Lane Tech Hoops Coach Teams with Bulls' Joakim Noah To Prevent Gun Violence

Lane Tech coach Nick LoGalbo is organizing a rally Sunday after his cousin, 18, was shot in the head.

Former Lake View HS English Teacher Appointed Interim Principal at School

Scott Grens will lead the school in the wake of Lilith Werner's departure.

High Schoolers Meet to Debate Fiscal Cliff

Students from eight high schools around the city met to debate issues facing the U.S. economy.

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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.