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Two New Apartment Buildings Going Up At Lincoln And Montana

One of the buildings will replace the former Orphans and Hi-Tops, a rumored hangout of John Dillinger.

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'Go Cubs Go' Finally Hits Billboard Charts After 32 Years

The Cubs anthem, recorded by Steve Goodman in 1984, has finally hit the charts.

Towing Bill Of Rights OK'd To Help Combat 'Bad Operator' Lincoln Towing

The City Council passed Ald. Pawar's law in the face of abuses by the "Lincoln Park Pirates."

Towing Bill Of Rights Clears Committee, Pirates 'Must Go,' Alderman Says

Ald. Pawar sponsored the plan after months of conflict with the "Lincoln Park Pirates" — Lincoln Towing.

Chicago's New 'Towing Bill Of Rights' Could Save You From Pirates

The ordinance would call for tow trucks to have onboard cameras and video to document tows.

Lincoln Towing Claims It's Being Bullied At City Council Hearing

Ald. Ameya Pawar called the infamous company a "bad operator" at the hearing Tuesday.

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Whaddya Say Chicago, How About a 'Go Cubs Go' Pre-Game Sing- and Play-Along

The lyrics say, "the Cubs are going to win today." So why not sing it before tonight's do-or-die game?

Lincoln Towing In Hot Water for Unauthorized Towing

Police cited the company, made famous in song by Steve Goodman, after a DCFS worker's car was hooked.

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Wait, Chicago Has a Maritime Festival? Well, Blow the Man Down

The Chicago Maritime Festival blows into Old Town School this weekend. Brush up on your sea shanties.

I Met My Friend The Earl Of Old Town in a Pullman Alley

MARK KONKOL: Earl Pionke was a drinker, fighter and lover who lived to the tune of good ol’ folk songs.

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.