Day Tripper Parking Ban Experiment Turns Sour
The City's attempt to protect free parking for residents and business just west of the Loop has a lot of people upset.
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The City's attempt to protect free parking for residents and business just west of the Loop has a lot of people upset.
A man accused of robbing an elderly woman of her purse in a north suburban parking lot two weeks ago has been identified as the same man who was arrested Tuesday for allegedly committing a series of carjackings in Chicago, one of which led to the death of an 11-year-old boy.
Birders out yesterday for Chicago's Christmas lakefront bird count documented a few unusual sightings.
Early blasts of snow, ice and below-zero temperatures haven't stopped a surprising number of Chicago cyclists from spinning through the slush this winter, thanks in part to a city so serious about accommodating them that it deploys mini-snow plows to clear bike lanes.
The pin-up calendar was created by Melissa Callahan, a cabbie who argues cab drivers should be considered city employees.
Around 11:30 p.m., Robert M. Robinson was arguing with his 50-year-old brother-in-law inside a home in the 1300 block of South Throop Avenue when Robinson pulled out a gun and shot the other man in the shoulder.
For many people, the day after Christmas is a day to go back to the stores. It's not just about exchanging what you got for what you really want, stores also are offering new sales to make up for a slow holiday shopping season.
The most recent non-fatal shooting occurred Wednesday evening when two teens were wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Ashburn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Jose Barriga, 18; Sergio Maymi, 22; and 25-year-old Matthew Andras forced their way into a 46-year-old man's home in the 2700 block of North Mango Avenue about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The homes of elderly residents were burglarized by a man who distracted the homeowners while his partners ransacked the victims' bedrooms and stole jewelry — talking to each other via two-way radio in a foreign language.
A 22-year-old Antioch man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing vehicles in the Oakwood Knolls subdivision in Antioch last weekend
The Cook County Sheriff's office is investigating, but could not immediately say whether foul play was involved.
Franklin Jackson, who is from Texas, didn't notice the shattered window until he pulled into a gas station to check the damage to his car, prosecutors said.
Nouadhibou is an African sea town, whose shores serve as the final resting place for more than 300 ships. The rusted hulks that litter its coastal waters are considered an eyesore by many (go figure), but they've brought some unexpected benefits to the local community as well.
Chicago's nightlife is something the city is known for. Whether you're looking for something new or just trying to check out the local fare, some of the most innovative locations have just opened up in 2013.
