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Another Bird Sacrificed on Jarvis Beach? Dead Chicken Found in Rogers Park

A man said he found a dead chicken wrapped in a bag on Jarvis Beach.

Headless Birds At Jarvis Beach Meant To Financially 'Jinx': Spiritual Guide

"You always have two energies, the bad and the good. We always have to be guarded," Elizabeth Ruiz said.

Decapitated Animals, Fruit, Cash Found in Creepy Package on Jarvis Beach

It's probably not a good luck charm.

Jarvis Beach To Be Dedicated as Marion Mahony Griffin Beach on Saturday

Architect Marion Mahony Griffin, with her husband Walter, designed the Australian capitol a century ago.

Check Out These Ice Caves That Formed on Chicago's Beaches

The blizzard and high wind did some wild stuff to the neighborhood's lakefront.

Who is R. J. Jarvis? Mystery of Beach's Namesake Could Lead to New Name

If approved, the Jarvis Beach would be renamed in honor of architect Marion Mahony Griffin.

Where's the Beach? Fargo Beach All But Gone as Lake Rises

"I miss it; all of the people do," said a longtime resident who remembers Fargo's better days.

Aussies Want to Rename Jarvis Beach After Woman Who Designed Their Capital

Architect Marion Mahony Griffin, with her husband Walter, designed the city of Canberra a century ago.

Family Who Brought Child Onto Lake Ice Gets Ticket From Police

The family of three, spotted at Jarvis Beach, were cited for endangering their safety and health.

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.