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What We're Reading: Kris Bryant, Everybody's Loving This Cub

Also: How foreign students from China are changing the U of I, and Princess Leia's bikini.

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Cubs Win Flags Fly on Mag Mile

The city is gearing up for the Cubs' first postseason appearance in seven years.

West Loopers Selling Massive, 100-Year-Old Wooden Water Tower

The 8-foot-tall tower was once on top of a West Loop residential building.

Lincoln Square »

'The Martian' Science Is Solid, But What About the Gardening? We Spot Flaws

DNAinfo's resident urban gardener has questions about growing potatoes on Mars.

Streeterville »

'Game of Thrones' Flu Shot Video Will Make You Want to Get Vaccinated

The Facebook video posted Wednesday has more than 18,000 views.

Hebru Brantley Flyboy Mural in Uptown To Be Completed Friday

Brantley's Flyboy character can be seen in various locations across the city.

What We're Reading: Riverwalk Romance and Avril Lavigne Conspiracy Theories

Bungalow belt myths busted, gun control debates revived and other stories from around the web Friday.

Why Does Horner Park Need a Dog Area? Watch This 1-Minute Video To Find Out

Horner Park is raising funds for a dog-friendly area. A new video explains the benefits.

What We're Reading: Top Spots for Pix in City and Omaha is Pretty POd Today

Also: Lil Bibby's continuing education, O'Hare noise suit and the South Side's best.

Who the Diddly Is Putting Up Think-Piece Simpsons Posters Across the City?

Seemingly overnight, fresh Simpsons-themed, yet philosophical, works of art are popping up.

North Center »

Illinois Lottery's Last Drawing With Linda Kollmeyer on WGN Was Kind Of Sad

Not only are the drawings moving online, Kollmeyer's goodbye speech was cut off, Oscar Night style.

Washington Park »

What We're Reading: Granny Obama's Architect plus the Stigma of Bad Teeth

Also: What art thou saying, Juliette?

What We're Reading: Chicagoans Flee City for ... Indy?

Also: Catholics team up with Mother Nature, and a familiar face launches a political blog.

What We're Reading: 'Negroland', Chicago and Black Wealth

Also: Why big companies are moving back to the city from the 'burbs.

This Is What It Takes To Put Up A Sign In Chicago

It's a complicated process that some are trying to change.

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.