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'Laquan McDonald Act' Would Make It Easier to Vote Out Rahm, Aldermen

Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by police on Oct. 20, 2014.

$173 Raised for Each Vote in $3.9M Dunkin, Stratton Race

Republican-leaning groups and supporters of Rahm Emanuel contributed big money in the 5th District race.

Speaker Michael Madigan Faces Rare Primary Challenge from Jason Gonzales

Gonzales is considered a proxy for Gov. Bruce Rauner in his war with state Rep. Michael Madigan.

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Obama Enters Brutal Illinois House Fight, Endorses Ken Dunkin's Opponent

President Barack Obama followed through on his threat to state Rep. Ken Dunkin that they'd "talk later."

Is Ken Dunkin Buying Votes? 'Undercover' Videos Latest in Nasty State Race

Supporters of Rep. Ken Dunkin paid people $50 to vote for him, opponents have said.

Vandals Deface Anti-Dunkin & Rauner Truck, Threaten Truck Driver: Ald.

Vandals cut Rep. Dunkin's name off a billboard denouncing Rauner and Dunkin Friday, Ald. Reilly said.

Pass Bill To Fund Chicago State, Rogue Dem Lawmaker Tells General Assembly

Rep. Ken Dunkin said he introduced the bill to help save universities like Chicago State.

State Rep. Files Legislation to Save Chicago State University

Rep. Ken Dunkin's proposal would bail out public universities and community colleges in crisis.

Near West Side »

Smyth Elementary Gets Knowledge 'Infusion' from Math and Science Academy

Plans for the math and science program will move ahead after state funds were secured last month.

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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.