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What We're Reading: When a Man Loves a Burrito, Plus a Coffee Tale

Also, the band Chicago remembers a Northwest Side brother and a wayward public service announcement.

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5 Things To Do Outside Today: 'Edward Scissorhands' in The Park, A Pool Dip

Also: Bird watching on the big screen, yoga in the park and more.

Spotify Map Shows Chicago's Distinctive Musical Taste: Homegrown Rap is Big

Homegrown rap acts like King Louie and Lil Durk dominate Spotify's Chicago playlist.

What We're Reading: Chicago's Top Hotel, Lou Grant's Hyde Park Love Affair

Also: Scott Walker's fascination with Ronald Reagan.

Watch '85 Bears Diss 'Da Coach' and Remake 'The Super Bowl Shuffle'

The Chicago 6 turns The Who's into a musical roast of Hall of Fame Bears Coach Mike Ditka.

Lincoln Park »

The Best Taco Bell Ever? Yelpers Say Chicago Location 'Out of a Fantasy'

The Taco Bell at 2575 N. Clybourn Ave. has 4.5 stars on Yelp from more than 200 reviews.

Canaryville 'Beauty Bar' Beautician Makes Haircut House Calls

Michele Johler, a 36-year-old mother of three, is in the business of haircut house calls.

Grrrrr: Bears Fans Not Best in NFL, Study Says

Two Emory University professors used really hard math to dis us.

What We're Reading: Are Show Biz Cats Happy?

Also, tiny house residents, taxi complaints and the new "Mockingbird."

5 Things To Do Outside This Weekend: Burgers, Music, Boats and More

Also: A sweet garden tour and some outdoor hangs with your neighbors.

QUIZ: Is Porkchop the Pig Having a Better Summer Than You?

Porkchop, the pet pig in a stroller, likes to peruse Wicker Park.

Chicago Family Milks Their Goats ... And Brings Them Inside as Pets

There are kids everywhere at the Islams' Forest Glen home ... humans and goats.

Roscoe Village »

Let's Name the Addison Underbridge Connector, And Don't Say 'The 607'

Chicago's newest bike/walk/jog path desperately needs a catchier name. We have ideas.

What We're Reading: Skilled Immigrants Skipping Chicago, A Runaway's Rape

Also: Is prison the right place for an area teen who tried to join ISIS?

5 Things To Do Outside Today: An Amazing Asian Market, Badu in the Park

Also: A tribute to Robin Williams, free frozen custard from Lickity Split and more.

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.