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Englewood Quality Of Life Business Plan Competition Open

Small business owners and entrepreneurs can compete for a total of $40,000 in cash prizes.

West Englewood Has More Health Problems Than Other Neighborhoods: Study

Problems such as obesity and heart disease are higher among residents than in other neighborhoods.

'Englewood Brews' Wants To Build Craft Brewery, Taproom On South Side

Two business partners have proposed to bring "Englewood Brews" to Englewood.

Every Bullet Flying In Illinois Should Be Tracked, Lawmakers Say

State Rep. Harper has proposed a bill requiring ammunition be stamped with a serial number.

Englewood Schools Struggling To Attract Students, Hit Academic Goals: Data

The Englewood network chief met with parents to update them on the status of Englewood's 42 schools.

PNC Bank Awards Teamwork Englewood with $5,000 Community Develoment Grant

The Foundation of Money Management program will target residents who don't have bank accounts.

Sikia, a Culinary Student-Run Restaurant, Opens for Dinner in Englewood

Sikia Restaurant is now open for dinner Wednesdays-Fridays.

Obama Actions Help 'Keep Guns Out of Hands of Dangerous People': Durbin

"Families and communities are suffering," Sen. Durbin said during Tuesday visit to Englewood.

Basketball Trivia, 'Guess That Lyric' Among Apps Created by Englewood Teens

"This can get them interested in technology careers. This is exciting," one program official said.

Can Baseball League Coached by Police Repair Relationships in Englewood?

League could help build trust between the community and police, residents said.

Teamwork Englewood Seeks To Erase Stigma of Neighborhood

More than 60 Englewood residents and organizations were recognized Thursday.

Community Forum to Focus on Combating Violence in Englewood

The nonprofit Teamwork Englewood is sponsoring a forum to get community feedback about solutions.

Teamwork Englewood Hires Perry Gunn As New Executive Director

Gunn said he wants the nonprofit group to focus on a few core programs.

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.