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Bickell Foundation To Partner Rescued Pit Bulls With Abused Children
During the 8-week program, children teach their dogs tricks and present them during a show at the end of the program, upon which they receive a certificate.
This Logan Square Church Could Become A Massive Circus Performance Center
Aloft, a circus and aerial performance training center, is looking to make Logan Square a national destination for circus performance by renovating the neighborhood's former First Evangelical Church into its new home.
Chicago Police Agree To Review Of Probably Racist, Possibly Useless Stop And Frisk Policy
The agreement, announced Friday, appoints independent consultant Arlander Keys - a former U.S. magistrate - to issue twice yearly public reports on stop and frisk and suggest policy changes to the Chicago Police Department.
Blackhawks Star Patrick Kane's Home Searched By Police In Rape Investigation
Police in Patrick Kane's hometown finally confirmed in a press conference this morning that he is the subject of an investigation.
Utterly Adorable Baby Sloth Born At Lincoln Park Zoo (Photos)
Two weeks ago, the Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed its newest addition, a baby Hoffman's Two-Toed Sloth.
Endangered Iguanas Captured By Illegal Smugglers On Exhibit At The Shedd (Video)
A pair of rare, endangered iguanas once captured by illegal smugglers have made their way to the Shedd Aquarium.
$248 Million Revamp Could Shorten Security Lines At Midway Airport
Midway Airport is finally getting much-needed upgrades, with a $248 million revamp that will address parking, concessions and, finally, security lines.
Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Being Investigated For Rape: Report
Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is being investigated on rape charges for an incident that took place over the weekend just outside Buffalo, New York, sources tell the local paper.
Cook County Is Spending $500K On New Restorative Justice Programs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the county will spend $500,000 on piloting restorative justice programs.
Cop Who Crashed Into Pedestrian Charged With DUI
A Chicago police officer has been charged with a felony DUI after he crashed into and critically injured a 29-year-old pedestrian in Belmont Heights last month, authorities said today.
Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Might Maybe Be Under Investigation For Something [UPDATED]
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Breaking news (we think): Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is maybe being investigated by police in his hometown just outside of Buffalo for something.
Chicago Women Will Attempt To Bare Their Breasts For 'Go Topless Day'
Chicago will be rallying for women's right to bare their nipples in public on Go Topless Day later this month.
High July: 2,800 People Approved For Medical Marijuana As Apps Spike
Two hundred new patients, including 10 children, were approved to use the alternative drug for a variety of permissible health issues, but so far the question remains when will it be available?
Bloomingdale Fail: Hilarious Facebook Group Mocks The 606's NIMBY Haters
"'Invites'? 'Reptile show'? 'Children'?!? Wake up, sheeple!!!" The reasons to hate on the Bloomingdale Trail and its elevated network of public parks, The 606, are boundless.
Gov. Rauner Signs Reforms To Keep More Kids Out Of Prison
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed several pieces of legislation yesterday to reform the juvenile justice system.
Chicago To Be The Biggest City To Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery
Chicago will soon be the largest city in the country to cover gender reassignment surgeries for some city employees.
Adults-Only Camp Coming This Month, For the Price Of A 4-Star Hotel
The Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Park District are giving adults a taste of the great outdoors this August with a 21-and-over, one-night-only urban camp-in at Northerly Island. But the price is not so fun.
Chicago-Style Pizza Doc Hopes To Set Record Straight On Deep Dish
The doc would cover a full history of Chicago's most important contribution to the world's cuisine.
New Cabrini-Green Apartment Tower To Be Called 'Xavier' (Photos)
As the saga of Cabrini-Green's redevelopment continues, a Portland-based developer has officially christened a new apartment building "Xavier."
Meth Lab Discovered In Iowa Taco Bell
Two men were arrested after authorities discovered the remnants of a meth lab inside an Iowa Taco Bell. Taco Bell released a statement pointing out that the meth equipment wasn't anywhere near the kitchen.
How Do Chicago's Parks Keep Their Grass So Green? Human Poop
Chicago parks have gone to…well, you know the saying. Residents near Lincoln Square’s Winnemac Park describe it as having a rather kitty litter box-type odor.
Vandals Write 'Lion Killer!' And Throw Pigs Feet At Walter Palmer's Vacation Home
Some overzealous vandals have attacked the vacation home of the killer of Cecil the Lion with pigs feet, animal crackers, and the words "Lion Killer!"
What's The Deal With Those Giant Swarms Of Dragonflies?
Don't worry—the hungry green darner is too busy eating mosquitos to bother people.
Church Turned In Prominent Priest Over Possibly Criminal Sexual Images
Suspicious material found on the computer of a prominent pastor has resulted in an investigation and the removal of Rev. Octavio Munoz Capetillo from his position at St. Pancratius Church in Brighton Park.
The Dog-Whistle Racism Of Darren Wilson's First Interview Since Michael Brown Shooting
Former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson wants the world to know that racism isn't really all that big of a deal these days in his first lengthy interview since he fatally shot Michael Brown.
Bikes Vs. Gangs: City Is Doubling Its Fleet Of Bike Cops This Summer
A new fleet of Chicago Police Officers will be patrolling the streets on bicycles by the end of the summer, with the addition of 200 specially-equipped bikes announced by the mayor's office.
City Farm Would Be Razed For New Apartments On Division Street
City Farm, the lush, urban farm on Division Street, is making way for a new mixed-use apartment building.
'What Happened To Sandra Bland?' Asks Lawsuit Filed By Family
The family of Sandra Bland officially filed a 46-page lawsuit on Tuesday morning against the Texas state trooper and the Waller County Sheriff’s Office they believe were responsible in her untimely death several weeks ago.
Bloomingdale Trail Neighbor Worries 'Design Flaw' Could Attract Sketchy Characters
It sounds like the NIMBYest of NIMBY complaints but Mike Runkle actually loves the Bloomingdale Trail.
At Least 3 Dead And 37 Wounded In Weekend Of Gun Violence
Three Chicagoans were killed in fatal shootings around the city this weekend, bringing the city's homicide count up to 272, according to reports.
Lollapalooza 2015 Mayhem: 34 Arrested For Drugs, Illegal Entry, Theft
Lollapalooza saw at least 34 arrests over the music fest's three-day takeover of Grant Park.
Man Accused Of Stealing $68,000 In Cancer Patient Wigs From O'Hare
An Uptown resident stole a suitcase from O'Hare that contained $68,000 worth of wigs intended for cancer patients, according to police.
1 Killed, 15 Injured In Destructive Winds, Thunderstorms (Photos)
One person was killed and many more injured during an intense storm that brought winds, lightning, hail, power outages and even a funnel cloud to Chicagoland yesterday.
Cubs-Owning Ricketts Family Backs Scott Walker With $5 Million Donation
The Cubs' Ricketts family is placing its bets on Scott Walker.
Gas Station Owner Says Bike-Riding Wicker Park Needs A Hotel Instead
He wants to raze it for a hotel.
City Plans To Rotate O'Hare Runways To Reduce Airport Noise
With public sessions to clear the air on O'Hare International Airport 's noise pollution scheduled for August, Chicago officials have come up with an experiment to mitigate airplane noise in the western part of the city.
Blagojevich Plans To Appeal Remaining 13 Charges
This information comes on the heels of the July 21 news that a three-judge panel dismissed five criminal convictions against Blagojevich.
[Updated] Dentist Reviled For Killing Cecil The Lion Wanted By Zimbabwe Officials
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"Unfortunately it was too late to apprehend the foreign poacher as he had already absconded to his country of origin."
Woman Killed, 5 Injured After Car Flipped On The Eisenhower This Morning
One woman was killed and five others were injured when a car flipped and landed on its roof on the Eisenhower Expressway early this morning.
Your Lolla Weekend Weather Report: Sunny, Stormy With A 100% Chance Of Loud Music
Hold onto your halter-tops and headbands—it's going to be a hot weekend, whether your bound for a certain massive Grant Park music fest or not. We've checked out the weekend's weather forecast so you don't have to leave home unprepared.
Plastic Bag Ban Goes into Effect Saturday, So Do Your Environmental Duty
We think it's definitely time for people to get more responsible. Invest in a few good quality reusable bags, preferably remade from recyclable material.
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