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Closing Chicago EPA Office Would 'Devastate,' But Agency Denies Shutdown

With a 31 percent cut looming, lives could be at stake, one EPA employee said.

Pilsen Drinking Water Concerns To Be Addressed At Meeting Tuesday

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been investigating lead contamination in Pilsen since 2011.

After Objection, Candidate Hernandez Drops Out of 25th Ward Race

Five candidates, including veteran Ald. Danny Solis, remain in the 25th Ward race.

Objections Filed Against Two 25th Ward Candidates

The Chicago Electoral Board will hear objections against two challengers to Ald. Danny Solis on Tuesday.

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12th, 25th Ward Progressive Candidates to Make Their Pitch at Forum

Aldermanic candidates will take audience questions at a forum sponsored by a local progressive group.

Solis Challengers: Six Candidates File for 25th Ward Race

The crowd of candidates challenging veteran Ald. Danny Solis includes his former chief of staff.

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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.