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It's Time To Ban Assault Weapons In America, Ald. Says As Gangs Infest Ward

In 2016, Chicago Police took almost 2,900 guns off the streets between January and April.

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'I Don't Feel Safe At School No More,' Sixth-Graders Write Ald. Lopez

Letters from Shields students offer a glimpse into the lives of kids in violence-plagued Brighton Park.

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Brighton Park Parents To Ask For More Police Outside School To Fight Gangs

Parents at Shields Middle School are demanding more police on the streets to protect their children.

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Brighton Park Residents Hold Vigil After Gang Shooting: 'We Are Tired'

The vigil followed a gang shooting that killed two people and wounded two others.

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After Gang Shooting, Alderman Wants Two Brighton Park Businesses Shut Down

"You’re not even safe picking up your kids from school," one mom said.

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Academics Blast CPS Charter School Expansion

A Brighton Park meeting organized by anti-charter groups drew a standing-room-only crowd.

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CPS Budget Cuts Protested by Brighton Park Students, Faculty, Parents

The schools stand to lose millions in funding next year, officials said.

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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.