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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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Businessmen (And One Union Guy) Get Punched In the Face For a Good Cause

Mercy Home's "Ringside" fundraiser raised nearly $1 million to continue to help troubled Chicago kids.

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Homebrewers Emerge From Basements This Weekend to 'Geek Out' Together

The American Homebrewers Association and Lagunitas will host a rally Sunday at the brewery.

Pullman's Cooperation Operation Celebrates Harvest With Haunted Farm

Urban farming co-op to celebrate second year in Pullman with organic potluck feast and Halloween party.

After 47 Years, Marty Altman's Downtown Shoe Emporium Gets the Boot

Altman’s Shoes on Monroe Street was best known for friendly service and the perfect fit.

Come For History, Stay for Garage Sales At 41st Annual Pullman House Tour

KONKOL: House Tour weekend is the best time to see Historic Pullman at its best.

Gotham Greens to Add 'World's Largest Rooftop Farm' to Pullman Soap Factory

Gotham Greens' 75,000-square-foot greenhouse could reap up to a million pounds of produce per year.

Mayor Emanuel To Raise Cash for Roseland Charity Blocked From City Funding

CNN "Hero" Diane Latiker's Kids Off The Block foundation refused $54,000 city grant to avoid "headache."

It's Chicago vs. New York as Neil Steinberg Squares Off Against Thomas Dyja

The Newberry Library hosts an intellectual debate over New York's greatest Chicago slur, "Second City."

Saying Goodbye to Paul Konerko Felt Like Old Times at Sox Park

Paul Konerko, a six-time All-Star, was the best of us — consistent, loyal, humble and determined.

Writing Phil Hartman Book Taught 'Grumpy' Author Mike Thomas To Lighten Up

KONKOL: "You Might Remember Me, The Life And Times Of Phil Hartman" captures the many facets of Phil.

Teen Charged in Jesse White Tumbler's Murder Part of Chicago's Gun 'Trap'

KONKOL: Charged with murder, Quentin "Q" Evans couldn't escape Chicago's gun trap, authorities said.

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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.