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U. of C. Hosting Balkan Dance Party All Weekend

The Eastern European Folk Festival runs Friday through Sunday with workshops and concerts.

Chess Master Garry Kasparov Visiting U. of C. to Talk About Stopping Putin

Kasparov has a new book about his views that Vladimir Putin is a threat to democracy.

Sounds from the 'Black Mountain' to the Black Sea To Fill U. of C. for Days

Spring Fest kicks off Thursday with music and dances from the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

South Side Experimental Jazz Luminaries To Be Honored at Jazz Celebration

Collaborators in the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians will be honored with awards.

Author to Talk About How the Internet is Changing Authoritarian States

Emily Parker will talk about her new book, "Now I Know Who My Comrades Are," on Tuesday.

Bill Ayers, Vietnam-Era Radical, Mixes Humor, Sharp Attacks in Hyde Park

Ayers read from his new book, "Public Enemy," but also discussed the current global political situation.

Open Hyde Park Manhole, Covered by Wood, Nets Humorous Response

An unknown prankster left an "official" note over a missing manhole cover in Hyde Park.

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.