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"My Chicago" is about real Chicago. Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Konkol goes beyond Second City clichés to take readers to places they otherwise wouldn't go, introduce them to people they otherwise wouldn't meet, hold government accountable, stick up for the little guy and have a lot of fun.

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Jackie Robinson West Title Team Only Had 5 Eligible Players: Little League

JRW filed two bogus maps; 8 players on title team didn't live in league boundaries, court papers show.

Has Hipster-Friendly Stretch of Division Reached the Bro-Bar Tipping Point?

"Hipster Alderman" Proco Joe Moreno says he's not "pro-bro" when it comes to his favorite local bars.

How Gatecrashers Sneak Into Lollapalooza: Security's Tight, But Fans Crafty

MARK KONKOL: "Ice Men" of Canaryville snuck into Lolla with a dolly, six bags of ice and a clipboard.

This Lollapalooza Wearable Art Is Thrifted Clothes With Festival Designs

Dan O'Conor creates his one-of-a-kind festival clothing line at his family home in "The Magic Quarter."

Did Chiraq-Area Mayors Send Wrong Message by Pulling Plug on Chief Keef?

All troubled Chicago kids, even Chief Keef, deserve a chance to change their lives and seek redemption.

Chicago Police Horses Serve as Galloping Tribute to Officers Killed On Duty

For Chicago police mounties, patrolling the city on horseback isn't always a gallop in the park.

Chris Farley Documentary Celebrates Career That Started, Ended in Chicago

"I Am Chris Farley" documentary gets Chicago screening at Second City's Up Comedy Club on Monday.

Are Rogue Meter Maids Sticking It To Parkers One Bogus Ticket at a Time?

Enforcement officers use one device to check electronic meter payments and a separate to write tickets.

Scott Podsednik's World Series Walk-Off Home Run Ball Isn't 'Authentic'

Podsednik got the game-winning home run ball back, but Major League Baseball refused to authenticate it.

JRW Kids Pay the Price of 2014 Cheating Scandal, Won't Play in Playoffs

Since the team can't enter championship tournaments, some parents want their money back, the coach said.

Got Neighborhood Clout? If Not, You're Not Welcome On CPD's Listening Tour

"If police are allowed to hand-pick the people they hear from, they're not hearing from the community."

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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.