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9 X 9 = Hossa? Girl Honors Blackhawks Star in Math Exam

Asked to multiply 9 times 9, a third-grader wrote Marian Hossa's last name instead of 81, earning an A+.

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Ex-Blackhawk Brent Sopel Tackles His Dyslexia By Going Back To School

Brent Sopel's dyslexia caused him to live in fear, rarely reading books, even to his three kids.

Wrigley Has An Empty Seat? Aldermen Support Honor For POW-MIAs

A resolution also called on the Bulls and Blackhawks to designate an empty chair at the United Center.

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Blackhawks Practice Rink Opening Date Pushed Back to 2018

The Blackhawks head back to the Plan Commission this week for final approval of the land sale.

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Big Star, Publican Meats and Other Local Spots Take Over United Center Food

You can get your favorite Chicago foods at the United Center with its new concessions lineup.

Luxury Condos to Replace Union Park Sports Bar

20 three-bedroom condo units will be built on the former site of the bar.

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Kanye West Concert Make-Up Dates Announced

The rapper was originally slated to perform at the United Center Thursday and Saturday.

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Here Come the Hawks! Lockout-Weary Hockey Fans Celebrate Return of NHL

Fans and business owners look forward to a much-delayed and shortened Blackhawks season.

Gold Coast Cop by Night, Hip-Hop Clown by Appointment

Officer Donny Simmons works birthday parties and kids' events as a hip-hop clown in his spare time.

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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.