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5 Things To Do Outside Today: Beer on a Roof, Pasta in the Sun

Also: Free ice cream in Edgewater and cooking for kids at a farmers market.

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China's Chicago Bean Knockoff Not Their Only Replica - By A Longshot

Replicas of famous international landmarks are scattered throughout China. Here are a few of them.

Scott Walker Will Be at Chicago's Peninsula Hotel Tonight

The presidential hopeful will headline a fundraiser for Illinois Republican House Leader Jim Durkin.

Mt. Greenwood »

Stanley Cup Coming to Marist High School on Thursday

The Stanley Cup will be at Marist High School in Mount Greenwood from 10-11:45 a.m. on Thursday.

Drug Company Using Hyde Park as Backdrop for Commercial

Film crews are working through Friday on a commercial for an unnamed drug company.

Chicago's Version of 'Up' Home For Sale, Safe From Wrecking Ball

It was one of thousands of "fire cottages" built after the Chicago Fire in 1871.

What We're Reading: Duck! Chicago Expressway Shootings Up

Also: A snarky take on the Planned Parenthood controversy and vendors outside Wrigley Field.

5 Things To Do Outside Today: Get 'Footloose,' Bike Through Englewood

Also: A North Side history lesson, a farmers market and more.

Like the New Angelo's But Kinda Miss the Old One? You Can Have It Both Ways

The old Angelo's Pizza menu is still available at Angelo's Wine Bar ... on one condition.

Lincoln Square »

Roots, Jerry's Swear Still 'Coming Soon' to Lincoln Square

The long-delayed restaurants say they're still coming ... eventually ... to Lincoln Square.

5 Things to Do Outside Today: Check Out 'Tuesdays on the Triangle'

Listen to jazz in the Polish Triangle, get energized at free yoga or watch a movie in Alamo Shoes' lot.

Little League Blames ESPN For Reporting Jackie Robinson West News Too Early

Little League's broadcast partner broke embargo before officials could tell JRW leaders about sanctions.

Where to Watch Tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower: Hit the Lake or Find Shade

Here's how to beat light pollution and watch the shooting stars this week.

What We're Reading: A Lefty's $5.2 Million Home and the Joy of Shoes

Also: Homeless attacked in Sweden.

Horror Movie to be Screened at Bohemian National Cemetery

The horror film "Sinister" will screen Friday night at the North Side cemetery.

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.