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TV Show Throws Out Dumpster Full Of Food — While Filming In A Food Desert

"The Chi," produced by Chicago native Lena Waithe, is supposed to depict the city's South Side.

East Garfield Park »

West Side Kids Learn Cooking, Life Skills From Downtown Chef

The program is run by the Metropolitan Club for the nonprofit Breakthrough in East Garfield Park.

Dominick's Closing Could Create a Food Desert in South Shore

The closure of the store could have a ripple effect on the local economy, officials said.

Englewood Whole Foods Doesn't Worry Local Convenience Store Owners

Whole Foods Market may run into stiff competition from Englewood convenience stores in 2016.

Pullman Gets Wal-Mart With a View, and Locals are Thrilled

MARK KONKOL: Anticipation runs high for the grand opening of the superstore everyone loves to hate.

Pullman Residents Turn Former Toxic Waste Site Into Community Garden

Creators of the Cooperation Operation garden want to expand it in a neighborhood dubbed a food desert.

Rejoice! Tiny Farmers Market Brings Fresh Veggies Back to Pullman

When you live in a food desert, even a tiny farmers market is better than nothing.

Grand Crossing »

Emanuel Says He's Devising 'Process' to Find Sandi Jackson's Replacement

On a visit to a local grocer, Mayor Emanuel gives no timetable for identifying Jackson's successor.

Pullman Walmart Rises, Phase 2 approved

Walmart construction starts on former steel mill site.

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.