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Early Voting Kicks Off in Each Ward for March 15 Primary

Board of Election Commissioners Chairwoman Hernandez voted at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

Chicago Parks, Art Pioneer Could Have Far North Side Beach Named After Her

It'd be the third Rogers Park beach named for "women whose accomplishments inspire future generations."

Doomsday Tax Bills Wouldn't Be Felt Until Next Summer

The property-tax hikes being talked of now would have an impact on next year's second installment.

Dyett to Be Open-Enrollment Arts School, But Hunger Strike Continues

The Dyett High School hunger strikers are in their 18th day and not calling things off.

Homeowners To Be Hit With 2.8 Percent Property Tax Hike, County Clerk Says

Cook County Clerk David Orr pointed out the Board of Education increased its tax levy by $86 million.

In Battle Over Move of Noble Charter School, Opponents Win a Delay

The school board abruptly pulled the question off its agenda as complaints grow.

Cook County Clerk David Orr Endorses Anthony Napolitano in 41st Ward Race

Ald. Mary O'Connor is being challenged by firefighter Anthony Napolitano and business owner Joe Lomanto.

City's 'Shadow Budget' Drops, But Still Tops $422 Million

Cook County Clerk David Orr said TIFs should not be "used at the whim of a particular mayor."

City Property-Tax Bills to Rise About 1 Percent, County Clerk Says

CPS triggered the increase, as money siphoned off to TIFs will be shown on bills for the first time.

Mayor Harold Washington Honored 26 Years After His Death

Chicago's first black mayor was remembered Monday by supporters at a special ceremony.

Benefit for Ill David Fagus Attracts Cook County Clerk, Judges

David Fagus, suffering from end-stage kidney disease, said he was "enormously grateful."

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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.