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As 'Chicago P.D.' Season Ends, Check Out Photos of Neighborhood Filming

"The city is a character unto itself," producer Dick Wolf said.

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Chicago Bulls Tops in City for Average Player Salary: Report

The Cubs have the highest team salary, says the study.

Wrigleyville »

Personalized Cubs Bricks Found Near Landfill Will Be Replaced, Team Says

You know what they say: Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw personalized bricks.

Walk to Red Line Stations To Be Better for Some During Big Red Line Project

Commuters can expect to walk as much as 9 minutes longer — or 4 minutes fewer — to get on the train.

New Yorker Cartoonist Says Old Age Could Be a Psychedelic Trip

On a visit to Chicago, Roz Chast talked about the benefits of urban living, drugs to the aging process.

Choose Chicago's Buzzfeed List on City Eats Makes Big, Red Mistake

The city's PR arm is promoting this particular hot dog for the whole world to see.

What We're Reading: Do YOU Know Where Sophia Bush Is Right Now?

Also: The sad state of public transportation and the Blackhawks' go-go juice.

Motor Club Hampton Inn to Serve 'Giggle Water,' Myeah See?

The $12 cocktail includes gin, rum, bourbon, and a name that calls back to 1920s slang.

He Can See Clearly Now: Chicago Weather Report From Space

Astronaut Terry W. Virtz Jr. is looking down on us today.

Billy Corgan Says He's 'Hated Hipsters Since the '80s'

Billy Corgan and Marilyn Manson imparted advice to fans Monday in promotion of their upcoming tour.

Auburn Gresham »

Spike Lee To Attend St. Sabina-Hosted Memorial Day Block Party

The director will celebrate with the community.

What We're Reading: Italian Eels on Cocaine, Boozy Slushies at Taco Bell?

Also: An investigation into a "mysterious" lady part and have young people given up on politics?

Near West Side »

Noisy, Inappropriate, Smelly Blackhawks Fans Annoy This California Writer

Fighting Words: Orange County Register's Jeff Miller says Hawks fans stink worse than Red Wings fans.

Blackhawks Beat Ducks By a Whisker (In Beard Growing)

A look at playoff beards puts Chicago on top of Anaheim, but look out for New York...

Little Village »

B.B. King's 'Live in Cook County Jail': 'He Moaned of Betrayed Love'

The history behind the late singer's top album starts on Rush Street.

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.