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You Can Hear 'Go Cubs Go' A Mile Away From Wrigley Field

A fan posted this video when the Cubs clinched the NLDS at Wrigley last year.

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Bad News For Dodgers: They’ll Finish The NLCS In Worst Clubhouse In Majors

The National League Championship Series could wrap up Saturday in Wrigleyville.

Trump, Clinton Halloween Window Display Turns Heads In Wicker Park

"Everyone is stopping and taking photo and selfies," said store B clerk Christen Cook.

Wrigleyville »

Wrigley Field West Existed Long Before Cub Fans Invaded Dodger Stadium

Watch a video of inside L.A.'s Wrigley Field in 1948.

UBS Tower? Nope, It's Cubs Tower (For Now)

Don't call it UBS Tower — it's Cubs Tower. At least for now.

Wrigleyville »

Vintage Cubs Commercials Take You Way, Way Back

Watch Jack Brickhouse hawking Hamms beer and Keith Moreland telling kids "Just Say No."

North Center »

Knife's Cocktail Menu Will Have Barflies Drinking Their Feelings

The steaks are the main attraction at Knife, but don't overlook the unusual cocktail menu.

How Did The Blue Line Get Under The Chicago River, Twice?

The Red Line isn't the only CTA train that goes under the Chicago River.

Watch Video of Stranded Kitesurfer Rescued By Coast Guard on Lake Michigan

The man reportedly texted a friend from about a mile offshore when his mast broke.

Chicago Is No. 2 On List Of 'Best Big Cities' In New Rankings

Chicago beat out cities like New Orleans, Honolulu and San Francisco in the rankings.

Dodgers First Baseman Refused To Stay At Trump Tower In Chicago: Reports

Adrian Gonzalez asked the team to find different housing in a May trip to Chicago, reports say.

You Can Finally Dine At 'Dorsia' And Be The Envy Of Patrick Bateman

Hubbard Inn will recreate itself as the super-exclusive "American Psycho" restaurant for one night only.

Man Points Gun At Clown In Chicago In Latest 'Clown Sighting'

The video has been shared more than 40,000 times across multiple accounts on Twitter.

South Chicago »

10 Chicago-Inspired Halloween Costumes That Prove We Can Laugh At Ourselves

What other city can say it has dibs-ers, pizza squirrels and towing pirates under one roof?

Empirical Mourns The Loss Of One Of Its Brewery Cats: RIP, Gozer

Gozer was a member of a feral cat colony that guards the brewery's grain.

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.