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Zenith Factory Can Remain — With Safety Improvements — City Says

The owner is looking to sell the four-block property to the Cook County Land Bank, his attorney said.

Residents Left Homeless After Fire Say They're Ignored, Treated Like Trash

The April 1 fire left 30 people homeless, officials said at the time.

Bill Clinton Makes Rounds For Hillary in Illinois As Bernie Picks Up Steam

The former president spent about a half hour shaking hands and taking selfies on the West Side.

Cook County Commissioner Hosting Summit To Address 'Crisis in Chicago

"There is a crisis across the city of Chicago," said Richard Boykin.

Pols, Protesters to Circle City Hall 16 Times Friday for Laquan McDonald

Once for every time the teenager was shot.

Ald.-Elect Taliaferro Brings 'Broken Windows' Approach to Growth in Austin

The former police sergeant said reducing street violence will encourage new business in the 29th Ward.

Divvy Launches Big Expansion, But Some Parts of City Still Not Served

The bike-share system will cover 87 square miles of the city with 176 new stations.

Police Sgt. Chris Taliaferro Leads Ald. Graham in 29th Ward

Incumbent Deborah Graham has raised $200,000 more than lawyer and Police Sgt. Chris Taliaferro.

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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.