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Oak Park Avenue Reconstruction Completed With Memorial For Buried Remains

The project had been postponed and revised to avoid disturbing human remains at the Dunning Cemetery.

Moving Oak Park Avenue To Avoid Cemetery Lauded By Expert

The road will be closed to traffic starting July 11, city officials said.

Human Remains Discovered on Northwest Side, Road Project Put on Hold

The road will remain open to traffic until a plan is approved by state officials.

City To Dig for Graves Before Roadwork Starts in Dunning

The "exploratory dig" starts Monday, officials said.

City to Use Radar to Search for Long-Forgotten Bodies Before Road Project

Roadwork is delayed because of the more than 10,000 bodies buried beneath what is now Oak Park Avenue.

Roadwork Could Unearth Long-Forgotten Bodies at Old Cemetery, Expert Warns

More than 10,000 bodies were buried beneath what is now Oak Park Avenue and forgotten, an expert said.

Database Remembers Chicagoans Buried, Forgotten in Dunning Cemetery

The database will ensure Chicagoans forgotten in life will not be forgotten in death, its creator said.

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.