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'My Block, My Hood, My City' Group Shovels Snow for Free on South Side

“Ask not what Rahm Emanuel can do for you, but what can you do for your city,” founder Jahmal Cole said.

Huge Beauty Supply Store Set to Replace Best Buy at Chatham Ridge Mall

Ald. Howard Brookins and community groups questioned whether the area needs another beauty supply store.

Karen Lewis to Speak at Community Forum Hosted by Greater Chatham Alliance

The nonprofit organization plans to host a aldermanic forum in January for Chatham residents.

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Metal Detector at Chase Bank 'Insulting to Community,' Group Says

The Greater Chatham Alliance has demanded the removal of the detector from the Grand Crossing branch.

South Chicago »

A New Regal Theater Comeback Welcomed by Black Leaders

Community organizations are excited about the possibility that the New Regal Theater will reopen soon.

Debris From Fire-Gutted Building Has Residents Afraid of Rat Infestation

Park Manor residents want debris left from a January fire removed immediately.

Title Loan Store in Chatham Draws Mixed Reaction From Community

Speedy Cash is set to open its first Chicago store in Chatham sometime in April.

Terminate Chatham Taxing District With $550K in Unspent Funds, Mayor Says

The Tax Increment Financing district would be the eighth eliminated by the mayor.

Property Fraud Prevention the Focus of Saturday Seminar in Chatham

Forum aims to stop scammers who target senior citizens and others in high foreclosure areas.

Ross Stores Inc. Backs Away From Taking Over Best Buy Space

The former site of the Best Buy store in Chatham remains empty more than a year after it closed.

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.