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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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Chris Sale's Hat Pranks Rookie Teammate Scott Carroll

The Sox star wrote Carroll's cell phone number on a "DoodleHat" he wore on TV — now sales are spiking.

Lagunitas Tap Room Preview Like a Willy Wonka Tour

Lagunitas celebrated the much anticipated opening of the brewery's taproom with quite a show.

31st Street Beach Spin Class Nights Are Part Health Club, Part Happy Hour

Pier 31 owners say a little exercise and a tasty margarita bring a "vacation" vibe to the beach.

Despite Assault, Jenn Gibbons to Circle Lake Again to Help Build Boathouse

KONKOL: In 2012, Gibbons didn't let adversity stop her fundraising effort, and it won't stop her now.

After Six Weeks, Mystery Flowers on Woman's Car Aren't So Creepy Anymore

Jefferson Park woman says getting flowers from a stranger is better than knowing who's giving them.

The Priceless Legend of the Earl of Old Town's Baby Shoe

KONKOL: Earl Pionke's lifetime of stories — even after his death — made him a Chicago legend.

Craft Root Beer Fans: Eleven City Diner Serves Old-School Sodas

KONKOL: Eleven City owner Bradley Rubin has had a love affair with soda fountains his whole life.

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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.

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