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McInerney Funeral Home In Canaryville Isn't Closing, Despite Rumors

Funeral Director Charles Siedlecki said he's put $140,000 into the building over the last year.

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Chicago Loves Its Local Rappers, According to YouTube

The website tracked which videos are the most popular specifically to Chicago and other cities.

In Palin's Trump Endorsement, Sarah Mocks Obama's Chicago History

Says that after election, Obama can go back to Chicago and gaze at Trump Tower.

'Southside With You,' Story of Obamas' First Date, To Debut at Sundance

The story about how Barack wooed Michelle was shot in Chicago last year.

Here's the Booziest Street in Chicago's Booziest Neighborhood

The Downtown street with the most bars is ...

Lincoln Square »

Canada Goose Invades City With $800 Parkas (That Smash-&-Grab Thieves Want)

Canada Goose parkas are taking over Chicago. But do we really need to dress like Arctic explorers?

Meet The Guy Who Got in Line for Hot Doug's Pop-Up at 6 A.M.

Early customers waited an hour in single-digit temps for the famous fare, but later, lines were shorter.

Winter Misery Index: So Cold, So Very Cold

It's cold and we hate it.

Will Encased Meat Lovers Brave the Cold For Hot Doug's Pop-Up Monday?

Single digit temps are expected as Doug Sohn recreates his famed hot dog spot at Publican Quality Meats.

Illinois Has to Change Driver's Licenses for Residents To Work At Airports

Illinois is one of six states that does not meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act.

For $2, You Can Join Bae Cutler's 'Recall Rahm Penpal Club'

An artist wants to make it easier for unhappy Chicagoans to send a message to the mayor.

Chicago Criminals' Most Popular Guns Revealed in New Analysis

Report says top weapons are mostly cheap models but more expensive guns are on the rise.

Can Police Shoot at a Fleeing Suspect? Yes, Rules Say -- In Certain Cases

Newly released video shows Cedrick Chatman, 17, was running away from police when he was shot dead.

Rahm Compares Fickle Chicago Media To A Jewish Mother

Mayor Rahm Emanuel mocked the Chicago media for questioning his political muscle Wednesday.

Have What It Takes To Be Chicago's Next Top Cop? Read the Official App

With applications due Friday, the police board is looking for candidates strong on "accountability."

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.