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The History of 'Dibs': Did It Begin in Chicago?

The origins of claiming shoveled-out parking spaces may be found in the "Pittsburgh parking chair."

Snow Hitting in Time for Morning, Afternoon Commutes Thursday

No more than an inch of snow is expected to accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.

Shovel Your Sidewalk This Winter Or Face Fines Up to $500

A new ordinance also sets strict times for having your sidewalk shoveled.

More Snow And Wind To Roll Through Chicago

About an inch or so of snow is expected to fall beginning later Tuesday morning.

Salt Sufficient, Ald. Says, but Communication Lacking on Snowy Streets

Ald. Roderick Sawyer found "the flow of information" from Streets and Sanitation "grossly insufficient."

Cyclists Battle Snow, Say City Plowing Efforts Need Improvement

One cycling advocate said the city could do a better job clearing the bike lanes during winter storms.

Instead of Claiming Dibs, Help Your Neighbor, Streets and San Boss Says

Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Charles Williams said the city handles snow, even as Divvy shut down.

Famous Funeral Director Better Known as 'Smith Park Snow Angel'

Connecting socially helps get third-generation director through his dealings with the dead, he said.

Brrrrrrrrrr! Dangerously Cold Weather to Continue

Forecasters predicted subzero wind chills and a high of just 11 degrees Tuesday.

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.