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Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Pedestrians, Cyclists Watch In Shock As Car Cruises Down Protected Downtown Bike Lane

The driver stopped at a red light but then continued to go down the bike lane when the light turned green, one witness said.

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Ald. Pat O’Connor Called ‘Racist Troll’ By Moderator Of 40th Ward Forum

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

New Video Shows Off-Duty Cop Shoot Unarmed Teen With Disabilities From His Car

By Kelly Bauer Beverly, Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Brothers And Sisters Bringing Local Food, Drinks To Ukrainian Village — With Help From The Underground Food Collective

By Alisa Hauser Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

Christmas Club, A 2-Floor Holiday Pop-Up Bar, Taking Over Wrigleyville’s Country Club

By Kelly Bauer Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyville Primary category in which blog post is published

Cats Of Pilsen Calendar Shows Off Beautiful Strays Of The South Side — And Funds Rescue Efforts

By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

Belli’s Celebrates 5 Years In Pilsen, Prepares To Move Juice Bar West On 18th Street

By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Strip Mall Fire Forces Closure Of Churro Waffle, Other Irving Park Businesses

The fire impacted a restaurant, nail salon, martial arts gym, physical therapy center and dental office.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

‘BAD’ Tagger In Wicker Park Caught On Video During Weekend Graffiti Spree

The black, spray-painted word has been seen on at least four buildings on Damen, Division and Ashland, as well as at the CTA Damen Blue Line stop.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Rahm’s Last Budget Avoids Painful Cuts, Adds Cash For Police Reform, Schools, Rats

The Daily Line: On Wednesday, Mayor Emanuel will declare that his policies and programs have pushed Chicago back from the brink of financial peril and onto firmer footing.

Englewood, Chatham Primary category in which blog post is published

26 People Injured When CTA Bus Crashes Into Pole On South Side

The crash happened early Wednesday at 71st Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published

Nepalese Restaurant Will Take Over Former Charlatan Space In West Town

A former manager at a popular Wicker Park Nepalese restaurant is bringing goat dumplings and lentil pancakes to the corner of Chicago and Throop this December.

Englewood, Chatham Primary category in which blog post is published

$25K Reward Offered After Pregnant Postal Worker Kierra Coles Goes Missing

Kierrra Coles has been missing since Oct. 2.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Cards Against Humanity Is Now Selling Candy … And Begging You To Vote

"OH GOD PLEASE VOTE," the candy bag says.

Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyville Primary category in which blog post is published

Say Goodbye To Wrigleyville’s Taco Bell With A ‘Wake’ At Nisei Lounge

Fans of the Taco Bell can tell stories from its glory days while grabbing a drink at Nisei Lounge's wake.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Al’s Italian Beef Offers 80-Cent Sandwiches For ‘Al’s Beef Day’

The chain is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a deep discount on its signature Italian beef sandwiches this Thursday.