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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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8 Breweries, 1 Barrel of Beer, 1 Documentary on That Beer, 1 Night Only

Eight local microbreweries and two filmmakers teamed up to create the ultimate "Barrel Aged" experience.

Craigslist Pygmy Goat Ad Leads to One Baaaaaaad Day

Bored girlfriend's ad spreads on social media, angers some animal rights activists.

A Gift For You: More Local Art Suggestions for Christmas Giving

Readers asked for more local artists to help them shop for special holiday gifts that last forever.

Looking for a Gift That Will Last Forever? Buy Local Art

If you're searching for a special gift this Christmas, consider the works of these local artists.

Struggle To Make 'No-Budget' Indie Comedy Worth The Frustration, Tears

KONKOL: Allie Loukas' movie, "Kathryn Upside Down," was inspired by the late filmmaker John Hughes.

Spiteful's Absinthe Barrel-Aged Beer Might Be Chicago's Strangest Brew

Spiteful Brewing gave its saison-style beer an anise-flavored kick ... with cherries on top.

Emanuel's First Campaign Ad Touts Battle Against Pilsen Coal Plants

Mayor Emanuel's first campaign ad stars woman who helped shut down Pilsen coal plant.

Worried About Squatters on Your Block? Online Alerts Could Tip You Off

But Mac users shut out of Cook County's "fraud alert system" that helps neighbors rat out squatters.

Real Chicago Fire Heroes Quietly End Made-For-TV Careers

KONKOL: Dan Fabrizio and Steve Chikerotis proudly leave the Fire Department better than they found it.

Chicago Officer's Act of Kindness Helps Heal a Cynical Chicagoan

KONKOL: Officer's act of kindness did more than reunite me with my best driver's license photo ever.

Artist Hopes City Crackdown Won't Ruin South Side Airbnb

Pullman artist JB Daniel rents on Airbnb to fund visiting artist residency program in his row house.

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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.