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Keep Auto Emissions Testing Facility In City, Lawmakers Tell State EPA

The legislators pointed out that having Chicagoans drive farther would actually increase emissions.

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.

'Solutions for Peace' Conversation in Englewood Is Saturday

State Rep. Sonya Harper's Violence Prevention Task Force will meet at the Kelly Branch Library

Residents Give Wish List For When Englewood Gets Its Own Bloomingdale Trail

The Englewood community shared their ideas for a proposed Eco Trail at a meeting Monday night.

Englewood's Sonya Harper Appointed to 6th District State Rep Seat

The community activist vows to support Senate Bill 570, which the late Esther Golar supported.

Whole Foods Could Boost Local Businesses, Englewood Restaurant Owners Say

At a groundbreaking Tuesday, community members said they were eager for Whole Foods to open in 2016.

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Englewood Farm Offers Free Weekly Vegetables Deal

Customers using a LINK card to buy vegetables at an Englewood farm will receive a free gift.

Englewood Schools Closed in 2013 Eyed for Numerous Uses

Englewood residents held a retreat to discuss possible uses for six empty school buildings

'Living in Color' Storytelling Series Kicks Off in Englewood

Englewood resident Sonya Harper will moderate a storytelling event Thursday at Kusanya Cafe.

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Natural Hairstyles Promoted at Englewood 'Curl Clinic'

Sonya Harper, a community organizer, said the styles are healthier for the hair, save money.

Englewood CAPS Officers Getting Ready for Prom

Needy high school students will benefit from donated prom dresses, suits and accessories.

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.