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Actor Mandy Patinkin's Donation Boosts Brighton Park Summer Programs

The Emmy and Tony award-winning actor from the South Side helped two neighborhood schools.

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12th Ward Election Forum Set for Tuesday is a One-Man Show

Citing a scheduling conflict, incumbent Ald. George Cardenas (12th) won't attend a 12th Ward forum.

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Burke's Ward Could Have Two Medical Marijuana Clinics, With His Backing

Despite Burke's fiery comments pushing for strict rules for the clinics, he supported two in his ward.

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'Long Overdue' Kelly Park Renovations to Begin with Field Overhaul

The long-awaited renovations at Kelly Park on the Southwest Side could start Wednesday, officials said.

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'Defending Public Education' Seminar to Focus on Charters, School Funding

The weeknight forum will address ways to " bolster education in neglected communities."

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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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Prospect of New Charter Schools Angers Some Southwest Siders

More students could be siphoned from public schools, leading to more CPS closings, activist said.

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McKinley Park Charter School Proposal Faces Opposition

Residents, activists voiced concerns about the proposed school as company officials touted their record.

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New Brighton Park Health Clinic Debuts Inside Davis School

The clinic's opening has been lauded as a watershed moment for "medically underserved" neighborhood.

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Brighton Park Candlelight Vigil Honors Victims of Gun Violence

Politicians, Kelly High School students called for tighter gun rules, more after-school options.

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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.