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Trump Tweet Tracker: Everything Donald Trump Has Tweeted About Chicago

Violence, Trump Tower, Rahm Emanuel and Barack Obama have been regular topics on Trump's Twitter feed.

Social Media Sites Should Ban Images That 'Glamorize Violence,' Ald. Says

Ald. Mitts asked Twitter and Facebook to "prohibit the posting of images ... that glamorize violence."

#FeedDaBears? New Hashtag For The Bears Unlikely To Become A Fan Favorite

"Messy legal stuff" led Twitter and the NFL to settle on the odd choice instead of #BearDown.

As We Hit 10 Years Of Twitter, Take A Look At Epic Chicago First Tweets

Chicago sports stars and organizations were a little rough with their 1st tweets; others hit home runs.

Chicago Girls 'Break The Internet' With A Little Help From Twitter

Women posted selfies and shared encouraging messages using the hashtag #ChicagoGirlsBreakTheInternet.

Ald. Brendan Reilly, Radio Pundit Dan Proft Spar in Profane Twitter War

Chicago's vice mayor and the well-known Republican radio pundit got into it on Twitter over the weekend.

Near West Side »

$10 Per Retweet if Derrick Rose Doesn't Get Hurt? Teen Learns $41K Lesson

Gaashaan Yusuf, 16, said he never expected his tweet to go viral, and now he plans to donate to charity.

Chewies for Chuy Rally Behind Garcia for Mayor, of Course

And it can't be said that the "Star Wars" Chewbacca voters have a bad feeling about this.

Son Honors Late Father With Chicago History Twitter Account

Jason Schwartz created the Twitter handle @Chicago_History this year to honor his late father.

Washington Park »

Twitter Experts to Discuss 'Black Twitter' and Big Data at Arts Incubator

The panelists will talk about how Twitter shaped Obama's election and made a platform for black voices.

Mistaken Identity on Twitter Lands Teen in Jail for Shooting, Attorney Says

A teen charged in a shooting was mistakenly identified through a Twitter photo, his attorney said.

Wicker Area Police Warm to Social Media, Most Prolific Tweeters in City

The Shakespeare Police District is now posting photos, alerts and breaking news on Twitter.

Cops to Tweet More, Accept 911 Photos as Part of New Digital Initiative

The police department announced plans to revamp its website and make reporting crimes easier.

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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.