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'The Sandlot' Screens For Free In Brooks Park Thursday

The 1993 coming-of-age classic will show at Brooks Park, 7100 N. Harlem Ave., at dusk Thursday.

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Candidates For Governor Are Touring The NW Side: Here's When To See Them

Northwest Siders will have a half-dozen chances to see the candidates between now and June.

Property Tax Appeals Workshop Set For Far Northwest Side

Northwest Side residents have until Aug. 15 to appeal their property taxes, officials said.

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Ald. Napolitano to Host Holiday Hoops Tournament

The deadline to sign up for the three-on-three tournament is Dec. 21 and the cost is $20.

Halloween Set to Take Over Far Northwest Side Parks

Halloween events are set to take place across the Far Northwest Side.

Fundraiser To Rock Olympia Park Friday

The concert by Smokin Gunz will benefit the Edison Park Youth Basketball League.

Family Workout to Replace Parade at Edison Park Fest

The fest will take place from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 14 and noon-10 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16.

The Sounds of Sinatra to Fill Sauganash Park

The concert is part of the Night Out in the Parks events hosted by the Chicago Park District.

Valentine's Day Party Set for Olympia Park

The Chicago Park District will host a variety of Valentine's Day-themed events this week.

Ald. O'Connor to Host Holiday Hoops Tournament

The annual tournament will take place Dec. 29-30 at Olympia Park.

Olympia Park CAPS Meeting Set for Tuesday

Olympia Park r esidents can attend the 8 p.m. meeting Tuesday at 6566 N. Avondale Ave.

'Lego Movie' on Tap for Movies in the Parks on N.W. Side

Movie lovers can bring a blanket and a picnic basket to watch flicks for free in their local park.

Bridgeport Metalsmith Turning Dead Tree Into Art at McGuane Park

The Park District has commissioned local artists to adorn tress in the city's parks.

Movies in the Parks Series Starts Saturday on Far Northwest Side

The Movies in the Parks series begins June 7 at several Far Northwest Side locales.

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.