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We Don't Want Another Homeless Shelter Here, Some Old Town Residents Say

Resistance is growing to a proposed shelter near the CTA's Sedgwick stop.

At Tent Cities, Homeless 'Excited' — But Wary — Of New City Housing Program

Unfulfilled promises have left residents afraid to give personal information necessary to make a move.

Chicago Homeless Rules: 4 Shoes, 2 Coats, 5 Blankets And No Potted Plants

In a deal cut for two spots in Chicago, terms are spelled out for what can be kept by the homeless.

Ahead of Mumford and Sons' Chicago Show, Homeless Cleared from Viaducts

Homeless advocates said the scene demonstrated the city's lack of coordination.

Cappleman 'Regularly Vilifies' the Homeless, Homeless Advocacy Group Says

The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless published a letter online in response to the alderman's remarks.

Don't-Give-Cash-To-Homeless Campaign Slammed By Advocates

Advocacy group says the Downtown homeless are being stigmatized and misunderstood by the new campaign.

City Agrees to Warn Homeless of Lower Wacker, Wilson Viaduct Cleanups

The new policy comes after complaints that the city threw away possessions during cleanings.

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Wrigleyville Summerfest to Draw 20,000 People This Weekend, Organizers Say

The Chicago street festival benefits Lakeview Pantry, The Night Ministry and several others.

Gumbo-Cooking, Blues-Singing 'Sauce Boss' Coming to Uptown Shelter

Two organizations aimed at ending homelessness organized the event.

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.