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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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'85 Super Bowl Champs Say 'Selfish' QB Jay Cutler Won't Make Bears Winners

Mongo said Cutler and Super Bowl QB Jim McMahon have this in common: "They both get hurt about as much."

'85 Bears Band Bringing Revamped 'Super Bowl Shuffle' to Taste of Chicago

Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson and Steve McMichael star in The Chicago 6 band set to play Taste of Chicago.

'Renter' Becomes a Bad Word as City's Class War Rages in West Loop

Ald. Walter Burnett says he won't let West Loop become a "bigot neighborhood" that redlines renters.

'Rug Rat' Georgie Samaan Blossoms Into Trombone-Playing Indie Rocker

The trombonist in The Family Crest can't wait for a hometown show at Schubas Wednesday night.

Don't Tell Me This Town Ain't Got No Heart, A Plea To Break No-Snitch Code

While peaceful Deadheads celebrate in Soldier Field, shooters get away with murder in "no-snitch" city.

Outlaw Fireworks Shows Fun To Watch Even If They Might Burn Down Your House

Firefighters set to hit the streets this holiday weekend to keep an eye out for rogue fireworks shows.

Tony Fitzpatrick's 'Dime Stories' Offers an Uncensored Portrait of Chicago

Fitzpatrick's collection of columns shares wisdom that comes from surviving a hard-lived Chicago life.

The Story of the Rare 5-Star Chicago Flag That Wasn't Supposed To Exist

A few five-star Chicago flags made to honor the late Mayor Daley survive at a South Side flag shop.

District Administrator in Jackie Robinson West Scandal Breaks Silence

KONKOL: He didn't "knowingly" file bogus boundary maps, Michael Kelley said; Little League said he did.

Aurelio's Pizza Finally Makes Triumphant Chicago Return in South Loop

The double-decker patio at Michigan and Roosevelt offers a killer view of Grant Park, fireworks.

Reporter Who Broke Jackie Robinson West Story Barred From News Conference

Jackie Robinson West officials dodged DNAinfo Chicago and the big question: Did you cheat?

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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.