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Dragon Boat Races Registration Opens

The annual fundraiser returns to Chicago River in Chinatown.

New Albany Park Tunnel Project Will Prevent Flooding, City Says

Plans have been in works for more than a year, but tunnel won't be finished until 2015, city estimated.

South Branch of Chicago River Spared as North Side Bails Out

Engineering kept water levels low during torrential rains, experts said.

Crews Transport Residents by Boat as Heavy Rains Flood Northwest Side

Second "100-year rain" in five years turned neighborhoods along the Chicago River into a disaster zone.

Woman's Body Found in Chicago River on Northwest Side

Robbie Garrett's body was found in the river in North Park Tuesday morning, police said.

PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day in Chicago

Chicago Journeyman Plumbers dyed the Chicago River green March 16, 2013, for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

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Bones Found in Chicago River May Be Those of Missing Man

There have been numerous drownings over the years near the site where vehicle was recovered.

City Announces Plan to Extend Riverwalk to Lake Street

If the project receives funding, the riverwalk would be completed according to its original 1999 plan.

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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.