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Voters Head to Polls in 32nd, 33rd, 35th, 39th, 40th, 45th and 47th Wards

A look at races affecting Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park and North Park.

Early Voters Turn Out in Big Numbers in 33rd and 39th Wards

Hotly-contested aldermanic races brought voters out in droves in the 33rd and 39th wards.

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Early Voting: Polling Sites, Candidates in 33rd, 39th, 40th, 47th Wards

Early voting sites open Monday. Read up on aldermanic candidates before you head to the polls.

39th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Debate NEIU Expansion Plans

Two candidates are challenging Ald. Margaret Laurino's bid for re-election.

Laurino, Murphy and Laiacona To Appear at 39th Ward Alderman Forum

All three candidates are confirmed for a 39th Ward forum scheduled for Feb. 4.

Forum to Feature 39th, 41st Ward Candidates

The Edgebrook Community Association will host the forum at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

Mary Hunter Off Ballot in Race for 39th Ward Alderman

Hunter's removal leaves two candidates to challenge Margaret Laurino.

39th Ward Aldermanic Challengers To Take Part in Mayfair Music Club

Saturday's event includes a meet-and-greet with the candidates challenging Ald. Margaret Laurino.

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.