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Lady Gaga's Mom Hosts BBQ At Homeless Shelter Near Daughter's Wrigley Show

The pop star's mom visited The Crib after a former resident won a contest sponsored by her foundation.

GoFundMe Launched To Help Ex Homeless Man Go To Massage Therapy School

Calvin Curtiss slept on a floor mattress at The Crib shelter. He wants to become a massage therapist.

City Family Services Says Social Services Do Not Attract Crime to Lakeview

"We see very little criminal activity in the programs that we fund," a city official said.

Lakeview Top Cop Wants Youth Homeless Shelter to End Bed Lottery System

People who don't get into the youth shelter can contribute to crime, the commander said.

Youth Homeless Shelter Ripped by Neighbors: 'Get Them Under Control'

The Crib offers young, homeless Chicagoans a place to stay, but some Lakeview residents want them out.

Lakeview Residents Blame Youth Services for Area Crimes

Neighbors said youth shelters attract criminals to Lakeview, but the service organizations disagree.

Night Ministry Youth Homeless Shelter to Offer Year-Round Service

Neighbors and officials are trying to prevent crime and address safety concerns before weather warms up.

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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.