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Countdown Signal At Montrose And Lincoln Among 47th Ward Menu Winners

The 47th Ward announced the projects that will be financed with $1.3 million in "menu" money.

Ravenswood Senior Housing Development Pits People vs. Parking

Ald. Pawar plans to OK senior housing in Ravenswood over objections the area is already too congested.

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47th Ward Voters Flock to Polls Even Without an Aldermanic Runoff

The 47th Ward has turned out big for early voting, even without an aldermanic runoff on the ballot.

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Ameya Pawar Wins 47th Ward Election with 83 Percent of Vote

Incumbent Ald. Ameya Pawar won reelection in the 47th Ward by a landslide.

Lincoln Square »

Schulter Foundation Announces Scholarships, Funds for Welles Park Concerts

Former Ald. Gene Schulter and his wife Rosemary promote the "art of giving back" with scholarships.

Lincoln Square »

47th Ward Pet Food Pantry Donation Weighs in at 25,000 Pounds

A truckload of donated pet food is set for distribution to several area pet food pantries.

North Center »

Starbucks and Potbelly to Replace Car Wash on Western Avenue

The coffee shop and eatery are part of a plan to make Western Avenue more pedestrian friendly.

Lincoln Square »

Ald. Pawar Reveals $1.3 Million in Infrastructure Projects for 2013

Street and alley resurfacing was announced, along with several pedestrian safety measures.

Lincoln Square »

Voting Opens for 47th Ward Menu Projects

An online survey allowed residents to prioritize the ward's infrastructure projects.

Lincoln Square »

Ald. Pawar Calls For Gun Insurance

In a newspaper editorial, he argues that a mandatory liability policy may inhibit illegal gun running.

Lincoln Square »

Alleys Plague 47th Ward Residents, According to Block Audits

Ald. Ameya Pawar released a preliminary list of "menu" projects, with residents to vote on priorities.

Deeply-Rooted Tree Mosaic Honors 47th Ward's Seniors

The Chicago Mosaic School designed artwork that pays tribute to the 'roots of our community.'

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.