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What We're Reading: Gov. Rauner Tweets, Veggie Shortages and Hip Meat

Plus, another new Star Wars adventure and how products can get even smarter.

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Despite Pensacola Place Rehab, Some Affordable Units Will Remain

Waterton Associates reportedly bought the 18-story tower for $66 million and is planning a renovation.

Logan Square »

Get a Sneak Peek at the New Bow Truss Being Built in Logan Square

Bow Truss owner Phil Tadros is sharing 10 preview photos as the new Logan Square cafe sets up shop.

Near West Side »

Watch United Center's Robot Bartenders' First Automated Beer Pours

The United Center debuted two DraftServ machines for Saturday's Chicago Bulls playoff game.

Big Apartment Buildings Not Recycling, and City Doesn't Really Care: Report

Thousands of buildings lack recycling, but only a few have been cited for it.

Lincoln Square »

#LillyForTarget an #EpicFail as Target Website Crashes, Shoppers Enraged

Excitement over Target's Lilly Pulitzer collection turned to rage as the retailer's website crashed.

How Well Do You Know the 'L'?

This quiz doesn't test history — just how well you can navigate the elevated rails.

Lincoln Square »

Lilly Pulitzer for Target on Sale Sunday: How to Get What You Want

Aiming to nab a Pulitzer prize Sunday? Here's what you need to know before you shop in-store or online.

What We're Reading: Style Icons and Space Cowboys

Does Chicago need a style icon? Was Darth Vader an effective leader? We tackle these questions and more.

Whose Face Is That on the Building on 81st Street in Chatham?

A property owner at 81st and Ingleside teamed up with an artist to honor Mahalia Jackson.

'The Frunchroom' Draws Standing-Room Crowd For Inaugural Reading Series

More than 100 people packed O'Rourke's Office on Thursday night for the debut of "The Frunchroom."

Ringo in Chicago: A Fab 4 Things You May Not Know About New Hall of Famer

Ringo Starr's relationship with the city has a beat of its own going back to his Beatles days.

Humboldt Park »

This Craigslist Apartment Ad is Refreshingly Honest: 'Super UGLY 3bdrm'

The Humboldt Park apartment might be great for someone looking to get creative, the listing says.

Watch Campus Police Try to Stop a Driverless Golf Cart on the Loose

VIDEO: The cart drove in circles at Loyola University before police broke a window and got inside.

What We're Reading: Drive Safe or Become a Zombie, Meet the Stanley Cup

Also, there's a NEW STAR WARS TRAILER, YOU GUYS.

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.