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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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Mayor Emanuel Comes To My 'Hood, Takes Responsibility For Urban Revival

Neighborhoods, like Pullman, included in the mayor's "revival" plan, have a better chance to rebound.

Chief Keef, Fresh Out of Jail, Got His Bling, Had A Smoke, Bought Shoes

YouTube video offered behind-the-scenes look at Chief Keef's low-key get-out-of-jail celebration.

My Last 'Big Snow' With Grandma Konkol

MARK KONKOL: Alzheimer's stole Severine Vesci Konkol's voice and strength, but not our memories.

Even The Deep-Fried Turkey Is Irish On St. Paddy's Day

Jive Turkey owner Aricka Westbrooks wants to add "Green Turkey" to St. Patrick's Day parties.

Beverly Brew Pub Serves Up Moderation On 'Death March' Pub Crawl Route

MARK KONKOL: Pub crawlers can skip Horse Thief Hollow, a family-friendly spot for beer lovers.

Wanted: Culinary Visionary for Hotel Florence, Elevator to Toilets Included

State planned for toilets, but not marketing in $3.5 million historic hotel makeover.

Sneakerheads Brave Cold For LeBron James' New Nike 'Corkscrew' Kicks

Chicago sneakerheads opted for King James over MJ.

Jesse Jackson Sr. Can't Save His Son

MARK KONKOL: The civil rights icon has decried the number of blacks in jail, but now his son faces time.

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.