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Plan For 297 Apartments Near O'Hare Deferred At Alderman's Urging

“My residents don’t want this kind of density,” Ald. Anthony Napolitano told his colleagues.

297 Apartments Near O'Hare Approved Over Alderman's Objection

"Thousands" of constituents called Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) to reject the proposal, he said.

New Apartments Near O'Hare Opposed By Napolitano, Citing 'Density' Concerns

The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday delayed a vote on 297 apartments at 8535 W. Higgins Ave.

New School In Dunning OK'd By CPS Board; Ebinger, Prussing To Get Annexes

Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) will keep lobbying for an annex at Dirksen Elementary School, he said.

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Far Northwest Side Schools Face More Than $2 Million In Mid-Year CPS Cuts

Dirksen Elementary School and Taft High School were among the schools hit hardest.

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Water At Dirksen Elementary Does Not Have Elevated Levels Of Lead: Tests

Water at 43 schools throughout the city has tested positive for lead, officials said.

Mayor Asks Napolitano to Choose Tax Hikes or School Overcrowding, Ald. Says

A proposed property tax hike would unfairly burden residents of the 41st Ward, Ald. Napolitano said.

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Oriole Park Elementary School Boundaries To Expand North and East

A new annex will open at Oriole Park Elementary School in September, allowing the school to grow.

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Northwest Side Schools Remain Some of the City's Most Crowded, Data Shows

Taft High School remains the most crowded high school in the city.

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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.