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Rats On Lakeview Street Out Of Control, Residents Say

Construction and poorly maintained trash have led to rats running around like mad, residents said.

State Becoming Like 'Ancient Sparta' With Cuts to Autism Services: Author

The Lakeview father just published his second memoir about his son's journey into adulthood.

Belmont Flyover: CTA Answers 6 Pressing Questions

Ahead of a June 3 public hearing, CTA officials answered some of the top questions about the flyover.

Neighbors of Belmont Flyover Fear Project Would 'Destroy' Clark Street

A resident at risk of losing his home said the CTA refused to "show its cards."

Hate a Lakeview Development Plan? Here's Your Chance to Tell Someone

From Whole Foods Market to the CTA Belmont flyover, projects have left neighbors frustrated or fuming.

Belmont Bypass 'Hasn't Been Promoted, It's Very Quiet,' Neighbors Say

The $320 million Belmont Bypass project could alleviate delays, the CTA said.

Do You Know Enough About the Belmont Bypass? Ballot Question Asks

Some Lakeview ballots on Nov. 4 will feature a question on the proposed Belmont Bypass.

Belmont Bypass Neighbors: Plan Will Turn Clark Under 'L' into 'Wasteland'

"We're trying to get facts out so that people will care," said a local resident who passed out fliers.

CTA's Belmont Bypass: 16 Existing Buildings Needed for New Flyover

Lakeview residents fear a "roller coaster in the sky" will destroy their property values.

CTA Must Compromise After Broken Promise to Sell 'Ugly' Lot, Neighbors Say

"Cheap gravel" billowing dust onto homes is destroying property values, they say.

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.