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Mysterious 'Dirty's Way' Street Sign in Logan Square Removed By City

The honorary street sign was taken down over the weekend, but was it a prank or what?

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Near West Side »

It's Been 77 Years - 77 Years! - Since Blackhawks Won Stanley Cup at Home

The Blackhawks even had a different name — the Black Hawks — when they last won the Cup in Chicago.

Chatham's 95-Year-Old World War II Vet Tends Gardens for His Whole Block

Lee Curry said he loves people, and he has no problem cutting his neighbors' lawns.

Noble Square »

How to Backpack in Chicago on the Cheap Is New Website's Mission

Jake Bartlett started BackPackChicago.com to help folks find hostels and cheap things to do.

Lincoln Park »

Billy Corgan Adopts 2 Kittens from PAWS Chicago

The Lincoln Park animal shelter put up a photo of the Smashing Pumpkins front man Wednesday.

Bey or Tay? Downtown Likes Both, Jukebox Analysis Shows

The pop divas are two of the most requested artists at Downtown jukeboxes, but it depends where.

Top 5 Violet Hour Murals, Ranked by Big Star's Door Guy

Who would know the speakeasy bar's murals better than the guy who stares at them for hours each night?

Heads Up! Don't Try to Dive in This Downtown Pool Painting

The painting in Pioneer Court will be finished Friday.

What We're Reading: Police on Listening Tour: 'We're Not Hiding Anything'

Also, "sell by" dates and that guy doing the Hawks games on TV.

Auburn Gresham »

Spike Lee Instagrammed Photos of Himself From the Set of 'Chiraq'

The production is also looking for extras for a scene to be filmed at St. Sabina Church.

10 'Bizarre' Ways People Were Caught Goofing Off at Work

Chicago-based survey uncovers sponge baths, video game-playing in company restrooms.

Lincoln Square »

Rob Blagojevich Still Angry 'The Government Screwed With My Life'

The incarcerated governor's brother has written a book about being tried on federal corruption charges.

West Englewood »

Can Student-Designed Veterans Garden in Englewood Be a 'Stress Reliever?'

The veterans garden will be a therapeutic sensory healing garden, according to its coordinator.

Did Hardscrabble Close? Nope. The Bridgeport Shop Just Moved Next Door

The Chicago-centric gift shop moved next door into a bigger storefront.

What We're Reading: We're No. 1 in Corruption, Space Aliens

Also, inside the Jay Cutler's Nashville home.

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.