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'McGuane Memories' Park Project Aims to Raise Money, Nostalgia

Of the century-old Bridgeport park, an organizer said: "There's history here and we want to keep it."

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Out on Bond on Murder Rap, Man Charged in Back of the Yards Shooting of 13

The alleged getaway driver, the seventh suspect in the shooting, was charged with murder months before.

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Driver in Mass Shooting that Wounded Toddler Charged: Police

Darren Curtis is the sixth man to be charged in the Back of the Yards shooting that wounded 13.

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Fifth Man Charged in Mass Shooting that Wounded 3-year-old Boy

Police say revenge was on the minds of the alleged shooters, who took aim at a rival gang.

Rahm Calls for 'Urgency' in Wake of Back of the Yards Shootings

Mayor Rahm Emanuel called for state legislators to show "urgency" in strengthening gun control.

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Back of the Yards Gunmen Wanted Revenge for Earlier Shooting: Authorities

Two people fired into a crowd on rival gang turf, wounding 3-year-old Deonta' Howard and 12 others.

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Two Men, Not the Shooters, Charged in Back of the Yards Mass Attack

Byron Champ and Kewane Gatewood "played a significant role," said cops, adding it's "just the beginning."

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Three-Year-Old Hit in Mass Shooting Now in Surgery, 'Doing Better'

Sources said police are talking to people possibly linked to the Back of the Yards shooting.

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Mass Shooting a Setback for Back of the Yards, Neighborhood Leaders Say

The shooting that left 13 people wounded is a blow to the area's attempts to shed a violent reputation.

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.