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Chicago's Peregrine Falcons Hatch About 25 Successful Fledgling Birds

The world's fastest-flying birds, which dine on pigeons, welcomed about 25 new raptors to city limits.

Why Is This Fledgling Peregrine Falcon Found Downtown Wrapped In Towels?

The raptor was hurt this week but should be OK, according to Chicago Peregrine Program's Mary Hennen.

Watch Peregrine Falcons' Remarkable Comeback On Live Webcams

The raptors, which can dive at 200 miles per hour, can be seen nesting at several neighborhood sites.

Peregrine Falcons Likely Will Return To Nest At City's Water Intake Cribs

The raptors were living, breeding and hatching chicks on two of the four offshore water intake islands.

Peregrine Falcons Taken Off Threatened List After 'Very Short' 30 Years

The species recovery was due to chemical bans, protection, and adaption to cities, said Mary Hennen.

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VIDEO: Expert Dodges Falcons 28 Stories Up to Get to UIC Tower Nest

Mary Hennen places bands on the baby falcon chicks to track them for conservation purposes.

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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.