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Edgewater & Rogers Park Gifts: You Need It, Far North Side Has Got It

From cats to coffee mugs, the Far North Side has you covered with unique and special gift options.

Ally Brisbin Brings Familiar Face To 48th Ward Office In New Business Role

Between running school groups and running her own business, Ally Brisbin is no stranger to Edgewater.

Dad's Promise To Build Son A Toy Now International Project To Help Others

Part of the sales go toward building a soccer stadium in Tanzania, helping thousands of locals and kids.

These North Side Valentine's Day Specials Will Warm Even the Iciest Hearts

Whether you're single or not, the important thing to know is the majority of these offer drinks.

Businesses Giving Out Over $3K In Free Merch, But First You Have To Find It

An adult scavenger hunt and shopper's dream all rolled into one.

Master 3-D Printing, Improv And Bow Ties at Learnapalooza

Everyone needs to take a "Jazz For Headbangers" class at least once.

This Super-Cool 'Hackerspace' in Old Zenith Spot Lets You Build Anything

The Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center will offer classes and memberships.

Edgewater Workbench to Slice Pizza With Laser Cutter at Grand Opening Party

The do-it-yourself community workshop opened quietly last week on Thorndale Avenue.

Edgewater Workbench Opens DIY Community Workshop on Thorndale Avenue

The center boasts 3-D printers, a laser cutter and other tools.

'Three Days on Thorndale' Event to Feature Thorndale Avenue Newcomers

Edgewater Workbench's 3-D printers will be on display May 29-31.

Edgewater Workbench Moves to Thorndale Ave., Gets $20,000 for 3-D Printers

The founders had to abandon plans for a storefront under the Bryn Mawr "L" station.

Couple Takes Over Rundown Bryn Mawr Storefront to Create You-Fix-It Center

Ally Brisbin and Stuart Marsh, who run Community Glue Workshop, are raising money for the project.

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.