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Dear Mom, I Can't Make Your Wedding Because I'm Playing in NCAA Tournament

Buffalo's Willie Conner might miss his mother's wedding if his team puts together a Cinderella run.

University Village »

7-Year-Old's Killing Inspires Hoops Star To Create 'Stop the Violence' Game

Women's basketball star Ruvanna Campbell wanted to honor Amari Brown and other victims of gun violence.

University Village »

UIC Hoops Star Overcomes Gruesome Injury, Now Among Top Players in Nation

Ruvanna Campbell, who grew up in the Henry Horner Homes, is averaging 17 points and 13 rebounds a game.

Norwood Park »

Chicago Kite Store Still Flying High After Nearly a Quarter Century

Bob Zavell has owned the kite shop for 22 years, including more than seven in Norwood Park.

Documents: Man Tells Cops 'Financial Gain' Was Reason for Murdering Mother

Qaw'mane Wilson is charged with two others in the slaying of Yolanda Holmes, owner of Nappy Headz Salon.

West Englewood »

NBA Guard Will Bynum to Pay Electric Bill for Struggling Women's Shelters

The Detroit Pistons player, a Crane High School grad, will pay the nearly $3,000 owed by the shelters.

Near West Side »

Crane Prep to Reopen as Health and Sciences School on Near West Side

The 100-year-old school will open next week as Crane Preparatory Medical High School.

Auburn Gresham »

Auburn Gresham's Tahesha Orji Makes Music While Improving Her Community

The singer said she hopes to open her own elementary school in the neighborhood.

Mayor Outlines $3 Billion Plan to Improve Neighborhoods

Projects across the city would incorporate development, culture and education.

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.