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3-Minute Limit On Public Comments Approved By City Council

Ald. Joe Moreno said the new restrictions will save "taxpayer money and [prevent] the waste of time."

Meet The Man Aldermen Want To Muzzle

George Blakemore is a frequent commentator at public meetings, calling himself a "concerned citizen."

Speakers Clash At City Council Hearing Amid Talks To Limit Public Comment

Queen Sister was ushered out after cursing Ald. Carrie Austin, as were others defending her speech.

3-Minute Limit On Public Comments Shelved By City Council, For Now

Ald. Michelle Harris, chairman of the Rules Committee, planned to make another try at passage next week.

Can City Hall Shut George Blakemore Up? Doubtful, But It's Trying

"Concerned citizen" George Blakemore is known for long speeches criticizing "rubber stamp" aldermen.

Landmarks Commission Moves to Protect Burton Place, But May Be Too Late

They can't halt a demolition permit for 159 W. Burton Pl., but they hope to have a say in future plans.

Payton College Prep's 'Stunning' Annex Approved by City Plan Commission

The Payton College Prep addition, scheduled to be completed by 2014, passed unanimously.

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Connors Park Argo Tea Not Publicly Accessible Enough, Residents Complain

When the company got its concessions contract, part of the deal was that indoor seating would be public.

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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.