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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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Blood On Mayor's Hands? Rahm Accepts School-Closing Responsibility

Mayor Emanuel says school closings aim to keep more African-American male CPS students from dropping out.

Glimmer Of Hope For Manierre Elementary After Hearing Officer's Report

The official slammed CPS plan to shut the Cabrini area school, but it might not be enough to save it.

I Met My Friend The Earl Of Old Town in a Pullman Alley

MARK KONKOL: Earl Pionke was a drinker, fighter and lover who lived to the tune of good ol’ folk songs.

Payton Coach Allowed to Return After Controversial Canceled Game

Payton coach William Wittleder initially was told not to make contact with his team, a source said.

After Embarrassing Snub, It's Time for Payton and Brooks to Play Ball

MARK KONKOL: The best way to get past the ugly forfeiture of a prep baseball game is to come together.

Super-Dog Me: Two Reporters, Four Great Hot Dogs And One Wild Ride

Eating Chicago's best hot dogs sure got messy.

Mark Konkol and Paul Biasco Talk Crime in Post Cabrini-Green Old Town

DNAinfo.com Chicago's team discussed neighbors' fears about gang conflicts and school closings.

Even in the Wrong Spot, City's Blue Recycling Bins Something To Bark About

Blue recycling bins coveted by my friendly neighborhood environmentalists are too pretty for the alley.

'Rain Blocker' Remains My Silver Lining on a Rainy Day

MARK KONKOL: Sewer rain restrictors keep my basement from becoming a "poop swimming pool."

Top Stories

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.