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Clergy Driving Washington Park Development As Interest Moves To Woodlawn

The neighborhood has only seen one new building permit since the Obama library chose Jackson Park.

South Side Ward Seeks 'Integrity' After 3rd Alderman Indicted

Religious leaders said charges against Ald. Willie Cochran throw the ward's future into uncertainty.

Pilgrim Baptist Church Demolition Put On Hold By City Landmarks Commission

The church said it now wants to tear down the landmark to build a gospel music museum.

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With Obama Library Loss, Will Property Values Plummet In Washington Park?

One developer said neighborhood property values could drop by 25 percent, but others aren't worried.

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South African Ambassador to Celebrate Mandela Day in Washington Park

Mninwa Mahlangu will lead an interfaith service at St. Edmund's Church on Friday.

Why Does North Side Bakery Star in Obama Library Video Touting South Side?

There is virtually no footage of Washington Park or Woodlawn, the neigborhoods vying for the library.

Leaders Vow Unity as Obama Library Weighs Woodlawn vs. Washington Park

Religious leaders said South Siders would work together as the Obama Foundation makes its decision.

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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.