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Frankie Knuckles Movie Project 'The Warehouse' Gets Launch Party Tonight

The movie hasn't been made, but a party marks the one-year anniversary of the House founder's death.

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Frankie Knuckles Mural Goes Up in Prime Logan Spot For Graffiti Artists

One of the city's oldest graffiti crews completed a memorial to Knuckles visible from the Blue Line.

Frankie Knuckles Tribute Show Tonight at Millennium Park

The life of the late house music innovator will be remembered at a Tuesday tribute in Millennium Park.

Farley Jackmaster Funk to Get Block of S. Michigan Ave. Named After Him

The 1300 block of S. Michigan Ave., site of the Playground, will be named Farley Jackmaster Funk Way.

Frankie Knuckles Dead: 'Godfather of House Music' Dies at 59, Reports Say

The legendary DJ died in his home Monday afternoon at age 59, according to the Tribune .

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History Museum to Explore Chicago House Music's LGBT Roots

The Chosen Few's Alan King and House producer Derrick Carter will be on hand for the "Out at CHM" event.

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CIMMFest Documentary Delves into the House Music Scene

"Unconscious Therapy" explores house music's roots in Chicago and its expansion all over the world.

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.