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Mayor Emanuel Comes To My 'Hood, Takes Responsibility For Urban Revival

Neighborhoods, like Pullman, included in the mayor's "revival" plan, have a better chance to rebound.

More Urban Gardens Planned for Englewood

The neighborhood could have 10 acres of commercial farming in the next couple of years, the city said.

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Liquor Store to Award Scholarships to Elementary School Students

"We do more than sell alcohol," South Side manager says of $500 gifts to math, science scholars.

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CTA To Hire 200 More Ex-Cons as Apprentices

The CTA apprenticeship program trains nonviolent ex-offenders in bus and rail operations, officials said.

City Colleges of Chicago Expands Free GED Courses, Other Adult Education

City Colleges now has more than 60 locations offering adult education classes; six more to open soon.

Historic Uptown Building Could Get Landmark Status

Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed landmark designation for the building at 4750 N. Sheridan Road.

Unjust Scale Fixed For City Hall 'Losers'

City workers find weight-loss motivation on City Hall scale build to handle heavy loads.

Two Local Cops Honored by City Council for Quick Reflexes, Heroic Action

Shakespeare District officers Jesse Rosario and David Uting disarmed an offender at a Wicker Park shop.

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Emanuel Says He's Devising 'Process' to Find Sandi Jackson's Replacement

On a visit to a local grocer, Mayor Emanuel gives no timetable for identifying Jackson's successor.

Relatives of Gunshot Victims Want 'Sensible' Gun Control Laws

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is urging state lawmakers to ban assault weapons and limit ammunition purchases.

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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.