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'She Was Opening A Door': Bettie Jones' Activist Nephew Vows To Work Harder

My Block, My Hood, My City founder Jahmal Cole says police should live in the neighborhoods they serve.

We Won't Let Pilsen Become Wicker Park, 18th Street Protesters Say

With signs repping every Chicago neighborhood, 100 joined the My Block, My Hood, My City rally Sunday.

'Raging' Gang War on 79th St. is Destroying Business, Owners Say

"We must fight for our businesses and communities," one owner said after Tyshawn Lee's murder.

My Block, My Hood, My City Group Visiting Pilsen Community Next

“The goal is to open doors between communities, rally for a more interconnected [city]," organizer says.

Free Lunch for First 50 After My Block, My Hood, My City Rally Saturday

The rally is to encourage more interconnectivity between Chicagoans.

South Side Teens Visit Whole New 'Diverse' World: The North Side

The "My Block, My Hood, My City" program takes South Side teens to parts of the city they've never seen.

West Ridge BBQ Joint Part of 'My Block My Hood My City' Travel Challenge

Players who visit all eight locations, like Khan BBQ, and snap a photo can win a free shirt.

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1st Trips to Greektown, Willis Tower Life-Changing for North Lawndale Teens

Jahmal Cole, of Chatham, runs My Block, My City, My Hood, which helps teens explore all of Chicago.

How T-Shirts Are Helping South Side Teens Explore A City They Barely Know

Many South Side teens haven't explored Chicago. My Block, My Hood, My City aims to change that.

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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.