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What We're Reading: Glass Butts and Kardashians

A recap of the aldermanic race, a six-figure bonus for a departing university head, and more.

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Don Cooper Seems Genuinely Impressed By Questions From Kids At St. Cajetan

The White Sox pitching coach visited St. Cajetan School on Thursday evening.

Hard to Find Parks, Schools Some Speed Cameras Are Supposed to Protect

A speed camera is separated from Taft High School by a railroad, businesses and two side streets.

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What We're Reading: Advice from Centenarians and Humping Robot Dogs

Plus poop-filled beards, a Chicago Public Schools smackdown, and more stories from around the web.

Chicago's Top Sport in the Late 1800s Wasn't the One You'd Expect

Fifty years before Jackie Robinson, black cyclists in Chicago were breaking the color lines in sports.

Armour Square »

Golfer John Daly To Serve as Celebrity Bartender Before Sox Game

The PGA Tour star has a long history of battling substance abuse.

Treat Mom to Golden Girls Brunch at Ada Street ... Duh, There's Cheesecake

Ada Street chef Zoe Schor has created a special "Golden Girls"-themed menu for Mother's Day.

Porta-Potty in Park Confuses, Alarms Downtown Neighbors

"I understand we have a public space, but now it's a public restroom," one neighbor said.

North Center »

Hawk's Nest Spotted in North Center ... Blackhawks, That Is

Even the trees are rooting for the Blackhawks to take down the Wild tonight.

Lincoln Park »

How to Protect Your Car From Catalytic Converter Theft

As the city cracks down on the black market for stolen car parts, these tips can keep your car safe.

Why Doesn't City Nab All Drivers Speeding Past Cameras?

The city was mum about why it doesn't ticket drivers going 6-9 mph over the limit, as allowed.

North Center »

Iconic 'Nuggets' From Former Golden Angel Sign Resurface at Lou Malnati's

As a nod to the Golden Angel, Malnati's hung nuggets from the diner's sign inside its new pizza joint.

Gearing Up For Your First Bike Ride Of The Season? Here's How To Prepare

The owner and manager behind Uptown Bikes shared bike maintenance and safety tips.

Coyote Spotted Enjoying The Afternoon Sun As Animal Care Lurks Nearby

A coyote in the front yard of a home at 10520 S. Longwood Drive was quickly scared off on Wednesday.

What We're Reading: Oh The Humanity! The Pizza Hut App Saves Lives

Also: Dadbod, Tyler Tumminia's roots in baseball and Billy Lawless taking over Trump McDonald's.

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.