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Obama Chicago-Bound for Fundraiser

President will be back in Chicago on June 1 for a fundraiser at the Chicago Cultural Center. Read »

23 minutes ago
Ukulele Players Seeking World Record in Chicago

Ukulele Players Seeking World Record in Chicago

Group to gather Saturday afternoon to attempt Guiness World Record. Read »

25 minutes ago

City Clerk Announces Chicago's Dog Of Distinction

Wilma, a chocolate Lab pup, will receive a $2,000 dog tag and bragging rights. Watch »

2 hours ago
Party Rock Is In the Studio Paris House

Party Rock Is In the Studio Paris House

LMFAO to perform after-set at River North Lounge. Read »

3 hours ago

Explore Field Museum's 'Extreme Mammals' Exhibit

Explore the past and present of mammals in an interactive exhibit at the Field Museum. View »

2 hours ago
Police Fight For NATO Summit Compensation

Police Fight For NATO Summit Compensation

The city may be praising Chicago police for a job well done after the NATO Summit, but the thank you stops there. Read »

2 hours ago
Rahm Speaks (To The) French

Rahm Speaks (To The) French

In the aftermath of the NATO summit, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gives an interview to a French TV channel. Read »

4 hours ago

PHOTOS: Jenny McCarthy's Chicago Fundraiser

Actress feels the hometown love at event to benefit autism charity. View »

2 hours ago
Madigan: State Won't Raise Retirement Age To 67

Madigan: State Won't Raise Retirement Age To 67

Speaker says increase would be unconstitutional. Read »

5 hours ago
Field Museums 'Extreme Mammals' Exhibit Now Open

Field Museums 'Extreme Mammals' Exhibit Now Open

The Field Museum opens new 'Extreme Mammals' exhibit. It runs from May 25, 2012 thorugh January 6, 2013. Read »

5 hours ago
Express Rocks the Bean

Express Rocks the Bean

Retailer presents two outdoor fashion shows in Millenium Park. Read »

3 hours ago
Police: Valparaiso Gunman Shot Himself

Police: Valparaiso Gunman Shot Himself

Police said situation was not a domestic dispute. Gunman was reportedly owed money by someone inside building. Read »

4 minutes ago
Survey: Chicagoans Don't Want Speed Cameras

Survey: Chicagoans Don't Want Speed Cameras

54 percent of Chicagoans are opposed, the Tribune finds; 69 percent think the cameras are about collecting money, no... Read »

May 25, 2012

Missing Girl "Wanted to Be a Doctor"

The father of the missing teen girl who was swept into Lake Michigan fears that her career aspirations may be... Watch »

May 25, 2012
Quinn Gets Medicaid Cuts

Quinn Gets Medicaid Cuts

Now the big question is: will the legislators give Gov. Pat Quinn the rest of what he wants? Read »

5 hours ago

Jenny McCarthy on Urlacher: "We Are Dating"

Chicago native confirms romance with Bears star. Watch »

3 hours ago
Bloomingdale Boy Dies in ATV Crash

Bloomingdale Boy Dies in ATV Crash

An ATV accident killed an 11-year-old boy in Bartlett Thursday night. Read »

May 25, 2012
Grading the Bulls: Brian Scalabrine

Grading the Bulls: Brian Scalabrine

There's not many players who can have their name chanted by 18,000 people and it sounds cool (SCAL-A-BRI-NE!!) Read »

May 25, 2012
How to Live Your Brand

How to Live Your Brand

As a business owner or marketer, if you are not living and loving the brand you are selling, please count me out as... Read »

May 25, 2012
State May Boost License Plate Fee by $2

State May Boost License Plate Fee by $2

A plan under consideration by the House could increase license plate fees by $2 Read »

May 25, 2012
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