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200 Dogs And Cats At City Shelter Could Be Euthanized, Alderman Says

Ald. Ray Lopez is calling on Animal Care and Control's director to resign.

Alderman Presses Animal Control Probe In Death Of Pit Bull

Ald. Raymond Lopez said there was no reason for kennel cough to become life-threatening.

After 'Unexplained' Pit Bull Death, Push To Make Chicago 'No Kill' Reborn

Ald. Lopez said he believes the city's Animal Care & Control department is treating animals inhumanely.

Are Feral Cats Disciples Of Satan Here To Destroy Songbirds? Not Exactly

A recent article said feral cats were "familiars of Satan" whose greatest problem was they were alive.

Norwood Park »

5-Year-Old Dog With Terminal Cancer Checks Off Bucket List Items

Roosevelt's foster caretakers have started the hashtag #LiveLikeRoo.

I'm Worried I'll Need to Give Up My Pet, What Should I Do?

There are resources for free advice on bad behavior, finding a pet-friendly place to live and more.

Animal Mistreatment Complaints Spike During Three-Day Cold Snap

The city received 100 calls this year from Jan. 5-7, compared with 31 at the same time last year.

North Center »

Escaped Inmate Arrested at Popeyes Chicken Across From Lane Tech

Vincent Tervel, 36, "walked off" a job site at the Animal Control Center Saturday morning.

Grand Crossing »

Puppy Rescued from South Side Fire

A puppy was saved from what firefighers thought was a vacant building in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Man Had Sexual Contact With Pit Bull at City Facility, Say Prosecutors

The 50-year-old man was found in a cage at the Animal Care and Control center, prosecutors said.

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.