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Soggy Parade Day Can't Stop the South Side Irish

Marchers marched, babies were decked head-to-toe in green and the rain didn't stop anyone.

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What Presidential Candidates Said About Canceled Chicago Trump Rally

Most politicians were quick to place the blame on Donald Trump's "divisive rhetoric."

A Brief History of Chicago Throwing Shade At Donald Trump

From his sign to an anti-hair beer, Chicago has been critical of Trump for awhile.

Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz in Chicago Area Tonight, Too

Donald Trump isn't the only presidential hopeful rolling into town tonight.

Near West Side »

Got A Trump Rally Ticket And Want To Leave The Seat Empty? Not Gonna Happen

"Buying tickets and then not showing up WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE," organizers of a large protest said.

This Trump Toilet Built By Chicago Teens For Sale — Will Donald Buy It?

The sculpture, titled "It Comes Out Both Ends," started before Trump's presidential campaign took off.

Buona Beef Handing Out 2,500 Free Sandwiches at South Side Irish Parade

The Italian beef chain will promote its first Chicago restaurant — opening March 22 — at the parade.

Dustin Hoffman's Grandma Sued the Soviet Union From Albany Park Apartment

Hoffman's family history, including their life in Chicago, had been a mystery to the actor.

Chicago Is No Good at St. Patrick's Day, These (Ridiculous) Rankings Say

Dying the river green and hosting a ton of parties just wasn't enough to put Chicago on top.

3 Days Before It's Dyed Green, Chicago River Looking Trashier Than Usual

The county usually waits until April to clean the river, but they promise to skim the trash Thursday.

Hero or Villain: CTA Phone Jammer Just Wanted Quiet - Can You Blame Him?

Do your fellow CTA riders ever annoy you so much you start plotting against them?

Once Home to Thirty3 Bar, Bridgeport Storefront For Rent

A "FOR RENT" sign with a phone number now hangs in the window at 3304 S. Halsted.

Logan Square »

It's 60 Degrees and Snowing in Logan Square - Thanks To Amazon Film Shoot

An Amazon produced film was shooting outside Gaslight Coffee Roasters Monday morning.

Roscoe Village »

Western-Belmont Overpass: Going, Going, Pretty Much Gone (PICS, VIDEO)

Demolition of the viaduct will continue through Tuesday morning, requiring closure of the intersection.

16 Chicago-Centric Old Slang Words That Don't Make Us Look Very Good

Getting "Chicagoed" isn't great, but it's not as bad as wearing a "Chicago overcoat."

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.