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Chicago's 12 Oldest Bars Have Stories To Tell

Many were speakeasies during Prohibition; a few have been in the same family for generations.

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Andersonville Resident Wins International Emmy For Swedish Reality Show

"I'm the only person on my block with an Emmy," says James Morgan, who was on "Allt för Sverige."

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Zombies Descend On Clark Street In Pursuit Of Beer At Annual Pub Crawl

The 9th Annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl will take place on Clark Street in Andersonville on May 14.

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Andersonville Man Tracing His Roots Nabs Spot on Swedish Reality Show

Despite a tragic family history, James Morgan joined "Allt för Sverige" to explore his Swedish heritage.

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The Haunting of Simon's Tavern: Owner Scott Martin Reveals the Full Story

The haunting of Simon's Tavern centers on a mural at the back of the bar, where strange things happen.

Simon's, Green Mill Named Among Nation's Best Bars to Celebrate Repeal Day

Foursquare rounded up the nation's top 15 most historic bars from the Prohibition era.

Black Wednesday in Uptown and Andersonville: Oysters, Karaoke and Glogg

Celebrate in the 'hood with wine flights, mac n' cheese and holiday beer. Keep it going with live jazz.

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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.