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9 Stories To Remind You How Awesome Chicago Is

Little leaguers are helping rivals, Pride is in full bloom and a little girl has killer dance moves.

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In Honor Of Pride Month, Check Out This Awesome Rainbow House

A two-story brick home in the 3800 block of N. Oak Park Ave. is sporting an eye-popping new facade.

Trump Asked 'What The Hell Is Going On' In Chicago ... But It Backfired

"What the hell is going on in Chicago?" Trump asked. Nice weather, good food, eh sports, Chicago said.

Portillo's Lemon Cake Is Now So Famous It Was On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

The famous cake is only available until July 31.

Kobra's Vivian Maier Mural Livens Up North Avenue in Wicker Park (PHOTOS)

"We are lucky to have a Kobra work in our neighborhood. I hope it stays forever," resident and fan said.

Very Famous Person (You Probably Don't Know) Hanging Out In Wicker Park

Instagram posts from the Hindi TV actress Mouni Roy sparked coverage in India.

Chicagoans Really Want To Work For FedEx, According To Google Searches

The online search company released a list of "most Googled for" jobs in Chicago.

North Center »

This North Side District Is One Of The Smartest In The Country: Report

"Illinois' Fifth is an odd one," says analysis.

Restaurant That Brings Beer By Toy Train Coming To Chicago

A Prague restaurant that delivers drinks, food via model trains is eyeing the city for a U.S. expansion.

Portage Park »

Six Corners 'People Space' Has A Public Piano, And It's Gorgeous

The installation, titled "Swan Song," will remain in front of Josie's Frozen Yogurt Cafe until December.

7 Stories To Make You Start The Weekend With A Smile

Rainbow cones, police saving dogs and a train that brings you beer: Read up to start your weekend right.

Lincoln Park »

Parks and Recreation's Jim O'Heir Pays Visit To PAWS

"Everyone knows I'm animal obsessed," said the actor, who plays Jerry on the sitcom.

Rhymefest Produces Bike Safety Video For Blackstone Bicycle Works

The video features Jorge Mikell, Andarah Hale and others.

Lincoln Square »

City's Coin Haul From Fountains Is Meager; C'mon, Chicago, Make A Wish

Rome nets $1 million a year from the Trevi Fountain. Meanwhile, the Buckingham pulls in $200.

Chicago Blues Fest: Here's The Lineup For The Final Day

Jimmy Johnson and Nellie Travis Tiger are playing the fest, which is being held in Millennium Park.

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.