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1 Dead 2 Critically Wounded In Shooting At Englewood park
CHICAGO A woman has died and two others were critically wounded during a shooting in an South Side Englewood neighborhood park Saturday night. Comment?
How much of Rahm Emanuels folly can Chicago stomach
Just days after Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel told the city to get ready for a costly new arena for DePaul University basketball in the South Loop, he's now telling residents to prepare for a $115 million revamp of Navy Pier, the state's most popular tourist attraction. Comment?
A Month Later Many Flood Victims Still Cleaning Up Making Repairs
Octavio Castillo paddles a boat down a flooded street to reach the home of his cousin on April 19, 2013 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Comment?
Police Kill Pit Bull That Attacked Two People On South Side
CHICAGO A pit bull that had already attacked one person in the Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning was shot dead by a Chicago Police sergeant as it attacked a 16-year-old boy on his way to school. Comment?
The Bean featured as cover photo on Bing search engine
The Bean just got binged. People doing online searches Tuesday via Bing were being treated to a full-screen image of Cloud Gate, the official name of the glassy sculpture in Chicago's Millennium Park as it reflects some of the city's skyscrapers. Comment?
Hot Stove Cool Music concert on June 21
Theo Epstein, Len Kasper and Peter Gammons will host the second annual Hot Stove Cool Music Chicago benefit concert on June 21 at Wrigleyville's Metro. Comment?
Chicago officer dragged by car after South Side traffic stop
A Chicago police officer was hurt on the South Side Monday night when a motorist she pulled over grabbed her by her bulletproof vest, sped off and flung her from his vehicle, authorities said. Comment?
Bellwood man charged in 2011 slaying
A Bellwood man was ordered held in lieu of $2 million bail Sunday over the 2011 killing of an alleged rival drug dealer. Comment?
Man is accused of using cops bank account to buy iPad
A Chicago man was arrested Saturday and charged with identity theft after he was accused of using a police officer's bank account to buy an iPad. Comment?
Your Chicago Women Who Love Craft Beer
In the past decade, Chicago has become a serious destination for craft beer. And more women than ever are taking an interest in becoming experts - in more ways than one. Comment?
Illinois House OKs Measure To Crack Down On Mob Violence
The Illinois House has voted 102-6 for a bill that would impose tougher punishment on those use social media to organize mob violence. Comment?
Environmental Groups Tout Financial Benefits Of Cleaning Up Improving Chicago River
CHICAGO Environmental groups have released a study outlining the economic benefits of cleaning up and making improvements along the Chicago River. Comment?
Couple Robs Bank In McKinley Park
CHICAGO A man and woman working together robbed a bank in the Southwest Side McKinley Park neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. Comment?
2 Investigators Light Sculptures Cost Chicago Taxpayers Millions
CHICAGO Chicago is synonymous with classic architecture, and public art projects like the Picasso and the so-called ';Bean'; at Millennium Park. Comment?
Wrigleyville Residents Discuss Cubs' Renovation Plans Offers To Move
CHICAGO As the Cubs defeated the arch-rival Cardinals several blocks away, neighborhood residents and a Cubs vice president again discussed details of the Wrigley Field renovation plan, and possible competition to move the team. Comment?
Former alderman arrested on gun charge
A former Chicago alderman was ordered held in lieu of $25,000 bail Tuesday after being charged with illegally carrying a loaded gun at a West Side police station over the weekend, authorities said.Sharon Denise Dixon, who ended her term as alderman of the 24th Ward in 2011, appeared before Cook County Criminal Court Judge Donald Panarese, state's ... (more) Comment?
South Side man charged in severe beating
A Chicago man was ordered held in lieu of $1 million bond Sunday in the severe beating of a 62-year-old man Saturday morning.Cordaro Fife, 24, of the 5300 block of South Hermitage Avenue, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery of a victim older than 60, according to Cook County court records.Fife walked up to the man ... (more) Comment?
Bond Denied For Man Charged With Shooting 10-Year-Old
CHICAGO A convicted felon was ordered held without bond Saturday for allegedly shooting a 10-year-old boy as he played football in his front yard in Austin earlier this week. Comment?
Telos Group adds William Truszkowski as senior vice president
William Truszkowski has joined the Chicago-based Telos Group as a senior vice present. Comment?
Lincoln Park H.S. Students Walk Out To Protest Teacher Firings
CHICAGO A few hundred students staged a walkout Friday morning at Lincoln Park High School, to protest the firings of several teachers. Comment?