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A West Ridge Cultural Center? Ideas Sought For Closing Northtown Library

A local group is pushing for the library, which is being replaced, to be used as a community center.

Here's What We Know About The First-Ever Library, Senior Housing Complex

"This has never been done in the United States ... this is innovative ladies and gentlemen."

Who Were The 'First Chicagoans'? Dig Into City's Native American History

Many Native American tribes once called the land that would later become Chicago home.

3 Options For Some Solid 'R and R' in West Ridge This Weekend

A fall art festival, harvest festival and free meditation class will make the weekend feel like a dream.

New West Ridge Library Fundraising Meeting Set

Advocacy groups in the neighborhood have began a community-wide push for an updated local library.

West Ridge Community Groups Say New Library Is 'Urgent Need' In Petition

Neighborhood groups said the Northtown Branch hasn't seen any updates since it was built in 1962.

'High-Priority' West Ridge Library Project To Be Discussed Thursday

Organizers are holding a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to talk improvements, including a new building.

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Researchers Reveal Rogers Park's Long-Forgotten Past as Greenhouse Hub

Remnants of the growing operations can still be found today on neighborhood streets, researchers said.

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.