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Knitters Help Save Yarn Shop Nearly Shuttered Over Upaid Taxes

Sifu Design Studio owes $28,000 to the state after an accountant botched tax returns, its owner said.

Gale Academy Gets $35,000 From State for New Security Cameras

School leaders have complained for years about the school's broken cameras and other facility issues.

Marijuana Decriminalization Pushed by Reform Groups

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez backed another proposal in the General Assembly.

High-Rise Sprinkler Mandates Would Be Blocked Under Proposed State Law

Residents continue to fight proposals that would require sprinkler installations in old buildings.

Pols Unveil $17 Million Renovation of Loyola 'L' Station

Alongside Mayor Emanuel, Ald. Joe Moore said the station before its rehab was an "embarrassment."

Hollywood House Seniors After Complaints: 'We Won Some Changes'

Some seniors at the Edgewater senior home had complained for years about being mistreated by management.

Renters Get Relief Under New Foreclosure Law Signed by Quinn

Landlords won't be able to just toss out tenants under a measure sponsored by two Chicago legislators.

Fire Safety Proposal Could Cost Millions to Implement, Condo Dwellers Say

The state fire marshal asked for fire sprinklers in all city buildings taller than four stories.

'Modern Family' Star Stops in Chicago to Back Illinois Gay Marriage Bill

Jesse Tyler Ferguson declared Thursday 'Bow Tie Lobby Day' to urge lawmakers to pass a gay marriage bill.

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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.