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The State of the Chicago River? Frozen

That didn't take long.

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Winter Misery Index: The Shoveling Wars Have Started, But Dibs Laying Low

Nothing gets us cranked out of shape like poor shoveling etiquette. Let's rage.

Armour Square »

ESPN's Jason Benetti Named as Hawk Harrelson's Sub for White Sox Home Games

Jason Benetti will join Steve Stone to announce all 2016 White Sox home games on TV.

Lincoln Square »

$1.5B Powerball Jackpot Has Some Dreaming Big, But Others Just Want a Nap

What would you do if you won a billion dollars? People's Powerball dreams are all over the map.

Throw Trump Tower Into The River? 7,000 Chicagoans to Join Symbolic Dumping

More than 7,000 people say they'll help lift Trump Tower and toss it into the Chicago River.

Winter Misery Index: You're Cold & Won't Win The Lotto - But The Sun's Out!

How miserable are you today? Whine with us.

Wrigleyville »

Area Around Wrigley Is 'Just Not That Great,' Cubs Chairman Tells The Score

The Cubs want to add more family friendly activities with the Wrigley Field plaza this summer.

Near West Side »

Toews, Kane Jerseys Are the NHL's Most Popular -- Duh

Jerseys for Toews and Kane were the NHL's biggest sellers in 2015, the league announced.

The Winter Misery Index: Chicago Winter Got You Down? Whine With Us

Chicago winter is something that unites us in misery. Let's celebrate it.

Logan Square »

Enormous Twin Towers Construction Crane a Sign of Logan Square Development

The largest development in the neighborhood's history is rising quickly along Milwaukee Avenue.

Lake Michigan Survived But 'Fun Prevailed,' Says Guy Who Tried to Drink It

Tim Mack, Facebook famous for trying to drink the lake, said of his failure: "Maybe it was the rain."

Meet the Guy Who Says He's Going to Drink Lake Michigan -- All of It

Tim Mack says he's serious about drinking Lake Michigan, all of it. We'll find out on Saturday.

So Long, Urban Igloo: City Tears Down Glorious Downtown Ice Hut

The days of Downtown igloos are over.

Auburn Gresham »

Who's the Most Handsome Priest in Chicago? Obama Weighs In

"He was always the best-looking priest in Chicago," Obama said of a certain South Side pastor.

Heart of Chicago »

No, Alderman Solis Is NOT Selling Spanx: Office Moves, Hilarity Ensues

New tenant in former ward office has women's ads on windows, though Ald. Solis' name remains on awning.

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.