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Morgan Park Dog Walk Aims To Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Studies have shown there is a correlation between animal cruelty and domestic abuse, police said.

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Pet Vaccine Clinic Coming To Ag School Saturday

The "Pet Extravaganza" will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3857 W. 111th St. in Mount Greenwood.

Morgan Park Dog Walk Aims To Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

There is a link between animal abuse and domestic violence, a Morgan Park police officer said.

Alderman Presses Animal Control Probe In Death Of Pit Bull

Ald. Raymond Lopez said there was no reason for kennel cough to become life-threatening.

Licensed Strays With Chip Should Be Kept Out Of Pound, Aldermen Say

Aldermen Edward Burke and Raymond Lopez said Animal Control officers should have microchip equipment.

Lone Surviving Cat of Three Trapped in Hyde Park Apartment Up for Adoption

Hyde Park Cats rescued a cat trapped when a University of Chicago student was sent to the hospital.

Rabid Bat Found in Uptown

Ald. James Cappleman (46th) warned residents to keep animals on leashes and vaccinated.

South Shore (above 79th) »

Neighbor Saves 3-Year-Old Boy Being Attacked By Pit Bulls on Southeast Side

The toddler was attacked in South Shore and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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.