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Mt. Greenwood »

Friends Remember Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano of Mount Greenwood

The hockey dad was remembered Monday for his smart sense of humor and volunteer spirit.

Four Rescued From Sinking Tug Boat in Lake Michigan

No one was hospitalized after the rescue, officials said.

Girl, 15, Who Sprayed Mace at Chicago Military Academy in Custody: Police

Nineteen students and a teacher were treated, but no serious injuries were reported, officials said.

South Shore (above 79th) »

Two Women Hospitalized After South Shore Fire

The fire broke out Tuesday morning on the third floor of a seven-story building, a fire official said.

Portage Park »

Two Stabbed in Portage Park Apartment, Authorities Say

A 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man were attacked in the 3700 block of North Cicero, police said.

Woman Seriously Hurt After Hitting Double-Parked Car in Bridgeport

The woman was taken to the hospital after being cut from the wreckage of her car, police said.

South Shore (above 79th) »

Shooting Outside James Madison Elementary Leaves One Dead

At least one parent wondered why CPS waited six hours to inform her of the fatal shooting.

Eight Wounded in South, West Side Shootings

At least six of the incidents may have been gang-related, police said.

Belmont Cragin »

Ambulance, School Bus Involved in Northwest Side Crash

Two medics were injured in the crash, and no children were on board.

Mindless Behavior Concert Precedes Melee at Ford City Mall

Fights and destruction reported near South Side mall.

Body Pulled Out of Chicago River

Police are investigating after a man's body was found in the river.

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.