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The center for adults with developmental disabilities opened last year. All community members are invited to learn more about the organization and how you can help.
19th Ward crime incidents, May 8 - 14.
The Chicago native was the keyboardist for the legendary 1960s band.
Memorial Day recognizes veterans that have given everything in service to their country over the years. Patch wants to know how readers honor those men and women by sharing your stories and photos.
Here is a list of organizations helping the victims of Monday's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
About two dozen marchers made their way down 95th Street Saturday afternoon.
About 25 protesters staged a march down 95th Street to protest what they see as racial profiling tactics from the Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn police departments.
Chicago Ald. Matt O'Shea says that police have arrested a man in connection with the May 15 shooting.
Ald. Matt O'Shea says that police have arrested a man in connection with the May 15 shooting.
Evergreen Park Police have alerted residents about a protest against racial profiling that is planned to take place Saturday afternoon on 95th Street.
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
A man was shot in the 9900 block of S. Walden Parkway, according to police.
Crime incidents in the 19th Ward, May 1 - 7.
The Inspector General released an audit Tuesday of the city's red-light camera system. It says evidence doesn't support officials' claims that cameras monitor crash-prone intersections. It also breaks down tickets issued at each intersect
The new members of the District 124 Board of Education have started their terms.
Looking for a new car? Why not do your cruising in a Crown Vic?
After a Mount Greenwood apartment building owner began to evict current tenants in favor of CHA program participants, residents and Ald. Matt O'Shea moved to block the effort.
A look at the sea of pink and green that descended on Longwood Drive to raise funds for local breast cancer causes.
A former Mother McAuley teacher and alumna of the all-girls school shares her thoughts on the need for more acceptance of lesbian, bisexual and questioning students.
