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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's District Disbanded by Little League International

Little League cites need for "veteran, established" leadership in breaking up six-team district.

Jackie Robinson West Could Leave Little League, Join Ripken, Sources Say

Ousted Jackie Robinson West leader looks to change league's allegiance, expand boundaries.

'Movie Hooley' Searches for Best in Irish-American Filmmaking

After getting shut out of Ireland film fests, Mike Houlihan pushed to start his own Irish-American one.

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Chuy Garcia and His Lucky Elmo Blanket Want To Run Chicago

Rahm Emanuel's challenger has a lucky charm draped over his office chair — a Sesame Street blanket.

Tony Fitzpatrick Lollapalooza Poster Touts City's Boozy Musical Underbelly

Artist Tony Fitzpatrick agreed to do the art to "look cool" in front of his kids, among other reasons.

Jackie Robinson West Whistleblower Arrested For Assault

"Embarrassed" Chris Janes said he had been drinking and mistakenly went to the wrong house.

Chuy Garcia Says His Little Village Block Helps Him 'Keep It Real'

Garcia's Little Village house is across the street from an abandoned bungalow tagged with gang graffiti.

Man Behind 'Chuy Muffins' Hopes To Push Mayor Emanuel Out Of Office

Pete Steinau is the "muffineer to the movement," fighting for progressive causes one muffin at a time.

The ABCs of Avoiding Questions on the Mayoral Runoff Campaign Trail

Mayoral candidates owe voters straight answers, not talking points, about their plans for city's future.

Voiceless Neighborhood Voters Send a Message to Machine: We Count

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's lack of support in outlying wards lands him in runoff with Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.

Pullman Elder Gets Front-Row Seat for His Neighborhood's Historic Moment

Calvin Overton, 85, and his late wife raised four children in the historic Pullman neighborhood.

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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.