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Oprah's Harpo Studios Chairs For Sale: You Buy A Chair And You Buy A Chair

More than 200 audience chairs used on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" will be auctioned off for a good cause

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Free Big Star Tacos On Cinco de Mayo Draw Huge Morning Crowd

The breakfast tacos along with orange juice, coffee will be sold at Big Star's to-go window on weekends.

Here's What The Lake Shore Drive-Stevenson Project Looks Like From The Sky

It's ugly to be in traffic, but kinda beautiful from above. (PHOTO GALLERY)

Wrigleyville »

Wrigley's Grass Patterns — Including The 'Burberry' — Change Over Season

The ballpark's groundskeepers have employed about 10 different grass patterns over the last few years.

Near West Side »

Are Blackhawks' Kane And Toews The BEST Best Friends In Chicago?

Patrick Kane teased Jonathan Toews on the Blackhawks captain's 28th birthday.

Lucas Museum Fallout: The Internet Strikes Back

The controversial museum's threat to move elsewhere is drawing opinions from just about everyone.

Ukrainian Village »

Satanists Seek Roommate In Ukrainian Village: 'Noooooo Cats Or Vegans!!'

Two Ukrainian Village Satanists are looking for another roommate to join the fold.

After 1st Month in 1906, Cubs, Sox Fans Were Dreaming World Series, Too

The season started on the plus side for both and early season hype was high.

James Beard 'Foodie Oscars' Delivers On The Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

Turns out chefs, and their dates, clean up quite nicely for black-tie events.

Ghost Sign For Old Spanish Video Store Revealed In Wicker Park

La Vos Espana was a 1980s-era video rental store that specialized in Spanish movies.

Check Out This Magical Food Fight Video Spot For Kimski At Maria's

"Great things happen from slamming Korean and Polish together."

Are You Down For A Butt Hunt At The Art Institute of Chicago?

Hundreds of people say they'll be looking for famous butts at the Art Institute's "Butt Hunt" on May 12.

Here Are The Award-Winning Meals Washington High Students Created (RECIPES)

Here's how to make the students' Cajun chicken wraps, corn relish and yogurt and peach pizza.

Lincoln Square »

Honk If You've Seen Lincoln Square's Goose On A Roof

It's nesting season for geese. Has a family made its home on a rooftop in Lincoln Square?

The Shedd's Cane Toad Is A Super Sloppy Eater — And It's Awesome (VIDEO)

Watching a cane toad eat is so gross — and so cool — you can't look away.

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.