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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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Louboutin Shoe Raffle Keeps Tavern on Rush Jumping on Mondays

The red-bottom shoes, which can sell for thousands, are the star of Ladies Night.

Chicago Traffic Shortcuts Save Drivers Time, Sanity

A White Sox parking sign on the North Side? It's a relic of a detour, but maybe it's still useful.

Eddie Holstein Celebrates Studs Terkel at the Let's Get Working Festival

KONKOL: An extraordinary guy for ordinary people will be remembered at the Let's Get Working Festival.

Jay Cutler And Kristin Cavallari Give Son No. 2 Trendiest Name in America

Names spelled with an "X" like newborn Jaxon Wyatt Cutler are hot and super macho, baby name guru says.

Hot Dog King's Advice to Hot Doug's Owner: Make No Hasty Decisions

Gold Coast Dogs founder Barry Potekin misses the celebrity hot dog life and daydreams of a comeback.

Strange Beauty Show Thrives with Style, Art, Rock and Bright Blue Hair

Salon-owning sisters say celebrities and Pinterest posts fuel growing exotic hair-color trend.

SLIDESHOW: Morris and Sword Dancers Keep Pullman May Day Tradition Alive

Every year, the Pullman Morris and Sword Dancers celebrate May Day with a sunrise performance.

Best Chicago Tourist Spots Aren't Where You Think

KONKOL: The city says more people than ever visited Chicago last year. Here's where I would send them.

'Bev Rat' Comic Grace Lusk Takes South Side Irish-Inspired Jokes to America

After cashing in a Groupon for comedy classes, Grace Lusk decided to chase her stand-up comic dreams.

Logan Square Rallies to Cover Robbery Victim's Medical Expenses

KONKOL: A wine shop clerk said the one-day fundraiser showed him "our neighborhood is strong."

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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.