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City Must Hire More Latinos As Population Grows, Alderman Says

Latinos were 29.7 percent of 2016 city population, but hold only 15 percent to 17 percent of its jobs.

Ald. Danny Solis Won't Seek City Clerk Job: 'I'm Happy Where I'm At'

Solis was one of four aldermen the Latino Caucus recommended to replace Susana Mendoza Thursday.

Latino Caucus Urges Mayor To Choose Among 4 Aldermen For New Clerk

With the victory of Susana Mendoza in the state comptroller's race, Emanuel will pick a replacement.

Are Hispanics Being Ignored By City Hall? Latino Aldermen Push For Funding

Ald. George Cardenas urged the mayor not to "ignore the needs of the Latino community."

New Chicago Police Supt. Should Be John Escalante, Latino Aldermen Say

Ald. George Cardenas called it "insulting and disrespectful" that the interim chief isn't a finalist.

With Chicago Police 'Shooting Blindly,' Tasers Are Needed: Aldermen

"We cannot have innocent Chicagoans affected by officers shooting blindly," said Ald. George Cardenas.

Latino Caucus Formalized by City Council

Chicago's Latino aldermen formalized their longstanding cooperative partnerships.

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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.