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Trump Billboard Taken Down After Chicagoans Vandalize It (Twice)

The billboard was vandalized after a comedian tweeted: "You know what needs to be done. LOL."

Cars Vandalized on 33rd Street in Bridgeport

Neighbors say spray paint was used to scrawl lewd messages on up to six vehicles.

Chinatown's Ping Tom Park Still Plagued by Taggers, Vandals

The renovated park, which unveiled an expansion earlier this year, needs weekly cleanups.

Vandals Trashed Church, Left Drug Paraphernalia Behind, Police Say

Suspects sought in havoc wrought on International Harbor of Grace Church sometime last week.

Cop Use 'Emergency Takedown' on Man Charged With Throwing Bricks

Michael Falk, 37, was charged with criminal damage to government property.

Vandals Strike Harold Washington Statue, Damage Estimated at More Than $10K

The statue of the city's first black mayor stands outside a Bronzeville cultural center named for him.

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Graffiti Tagger Stabbed to Death Just Blocks from His Home

Linear Caballero was stabbed to death Jan. 21 on Western and Armitage avenues.

Volunteers Provide Treats, Guard Against Tricks in Albany Park

Operation Porchlight volunteers handed out candy and kept vandals away from vacant houses on Halloween.

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.