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Man Found Shot to Death in Drug-Filled Car in Austin Identified

Cordelro McGee, 27, was found unresponsive in a car around 10 a.m. Sunday, officials said.

Family Says Prison Changed Austin Man, But Violence Still Took His Life

Family said Vernon Commings was a changed man after serving a six-year prison term.

Under House Arrest, Man Wanted Out of Street Life Before Death

Man’s family said he had dreams of opening a soul food restaurant before he was killed April 15.

Man Killed on West Side Years After Mom Fled Cabrini Violence

Taki Crews' mom moved her son out of Cabrini Green hoping he would be safer in Austin.

Man Gunned Down While in Town For Grandfather's Funeral

Roy Smith was in Chicago for his grandfather's funeral when he was fatally shot in Austin.

Aurora Man Killed on West Side

Before Richard Johnson was gunned down in August, he was about to become a father of twins.

Mechanic Killed in Garage

Sherman Harris, 52, was gunned down in South Austin in August.

Teen Caught in Middle of Domestic Dispute

Akil Partee, 19, was coming home from work when he was killed in July.

Bellwood Man Charged in West Side Killing

A Bellwood man was charged with killing another man on the West Side, police 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.