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Durbin Calls On Trump To Help Puerto Rico: 'We Have Not Done Enough'

Durbin visited Humboldt Park Friday afternoon to formally unveil an eight-step action plan.

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Stop New Charters Until Public Schools Are Properly Funded, Guzzardi Says

The bill is designed to make struggling neighborhood schools the priority.

'Bernie Bus' Pulls Into Downtown To Lead Early Voting Rally for Sanders

The so-called Bernie Bus is sponsored by National Nurses United, who joined others to rally for Bernie.

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State Senate Candidate Plans to Skip Neighborhood Association Forum

The association urged Angelica Alfaro to change her schedule so she can attend the event.

Ald.-Elect Villegas, Experienced Newcomer to Council, Sets Ambitious Agenda

Ald. Nicholas Sposato urged Gilbert Villegas to succeed him in the 36th Ward.

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Gilbert Villegas Wins 36th Ward Election

The 36th Ward runoff pitted Gilbert Villegas against Omar Aquino to replace Ald. Nicholas Sposato.

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Gilbert Villegas Leads Omar Aquino in 36th Ward Runoff Election

An alderman for the Northwest Side ward will be elected Tuesday night in a runoff election.

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Aquino, Villegas Volunteers File Assault Charges After Canvassing Conflict

A spokesperson for 36th Ward Alderman Candidate Omar Aquino said he witnessed the alleged assault.

Who Was Chicago's Youngest Alderman? A Famous Future Colonel Won at Age 23

When elected last week, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 26, wasn't the youngest alderman ever, but he's close.

Aldermanic Debate Draws All 13 Candidates for 4 Northwest Side Races

The event was in Hermosa but involved wards representing Logan Square and other neighborhoods.

Monday Debates to Cover Hermosa, Logan Square, Humboldt Park on One Night

All 13 candidates from wards 26, 31, 35 and 36 are confirmed for the aldermanic discussions.

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.