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'Magical' Crown Fountain With New Video Screens Returns To Millennium Park

After a long overhaul, the screens showing the faces of ordinary Chicagoans will be lit up again.

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That Idea To Transform Alleys Into Main Streets? It's Going To Happen

The "Rebel Garages" concept received grant funds for a one-day festival in 2018.

City Yanks Funding for Great Chicago Fire Festival

After a disastrous debut in 2014, the Redmoon Theater-led festival moved to Northerly Island this year.

Juicebox Series Returns to Charm 'The Stroller Set'

The city's toddler entertainment series returns with Funkadesi at the Cultural Center on Friday.

Downtown Christmas Tree Contenders Can Submit Applications Through Friday

The city awards the highest honor in one spruce or fir tree's life in late November.

'Bodies in Urban Spaces' Leads Milelong, Dance-Driven Tour Through Loop

Austrian choreographer Willi Dorner will lead the tour from Daley Plaza to an unnamed location.

North Center »

NorthEND Green to Provide an Alternative to the Traditional Farmers Market

A twist on the farmers market, NorthEND Green will set up shop weekends in Lane Tech's parking lot.

New Edgewater Library to Get Chicago-Made Artwork

The city is looking for artists to help beautify the new library branch.

Who's Building a South Loop Mini-City? City Mum on Studio's Plans

''Divergent" and "Jupiter Ascending" plan to shoot here, but officials won't say which is prepping site.

Chicago Cultural Plan to Be 65 Percent Complete by Early 2014, Leaders Say

The ambitious plan is already 20 percent complete, according to Commissioner Michelle Boone.

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.