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Now Uninhabitable, Longtime Rogers Park Problem Home Goes To Housing Court

There have been dozens of calls to 911 regarding the home in the 1300 block of West Chase Avenue.

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Building Where Firefighter Died Had Numerous Code Violations, City Says

The city is seeking an emergency court order to tear down the building where Dan Capuano died Monday.

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City: Porch Behind Portage Theater is 'Dangerous and Dilapidated'

Two of the porches behind the Portage Theater are in disrepair and are dangerous, city officials said.

Crews Safely Take Down Dangerous Water Tower in River North

The water tower atop 409 W. Huron St. gushed water into the offices and the street below on Friday.

Owner 'Sorry' After Woman Raped in Building with History of Code Violations

The building's co-owner and manager, Rick Olsen, said he has made repairs and has more lined up.

Whitney Young Library Branch Expansion Delayed by Environmental Clean Up

Construction to expand the Whitney M. Young Jr. Library branch in Chatham could begin next year.

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.