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Electronic Billboard Deal Set To Be Extended For 4 Years Despite Criticism

The program needs to be extended to allow the 63 signs to be completed, city officials said.

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Plan To Put Billboard in Middle of Road 'Ludicrous': Jeff Park Residents

Crews began tearing up the road in July, but stopped when Ald. Arena phyiscally blocked the project.

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City Officials Drop Plan to Close Jeff Park Road After Alderman's Protest

City officials began tearing up the road in July, but stopped when Ald. John Arena blocked the project.

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After Alderman's Protest, City Agrees to Halt Road Construction

Ald. John Arena (45th) physically prevented work from continuing on the project Monday morning.

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Controversial Electronic Billboard Now Operating Near Kennedy, Edens

The massive billboards were approved over the objections of Ald. John Arena (45th).

Gladstone Park »

Electronic Billboards Approved Despite Ald. Arena's Opposition

The billboards are too close to homes — including a senior living complex, Ald. John Arena said .

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Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

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The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

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We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

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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.

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About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.