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Protesters in opposition to Donald Trump's attitude towards women congregate near the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive in Chicago near Trump Tower on Oct. 18, 2016.

Protesters rally near Trump Tower to oppose candidate’s comments about women

August 21, 2019 at 8:34 p.m.

About 150 protesters gathered near Trump International Hotel and Tower downtown Tuesday to show their opposition to Donald Trump in the wake of his comments about his treatment of women....

Winner of Chicago cabbie contest lauded for customer service

May 22, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

A cabdriver who helped a sick passenger get to the door of their home was crowned "Chicago's Top Cabbie" in a competition that garnered about 12,000 online votes. Angel Odzhakov,...

Lakefront trail closure forces cyclists, pedestrians to pound sand

May 22, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

The lakefront trail at Oak Street Beach is closed to pedestrians and cyclists, forcing them to dismount bikes and walk through sand. Chicago Park District crews are resurfacing the trail...

Milwaukee Avenue bridge to light up along The 606

June 9, 2018 at 11:57 a.m.

The 606 is ready to shine a light on the Milwaukee Avenue bridge. The cable strands of the arched bridge, a focal point along the highly touted and popular trail,...

Scott Hamilton of the Uptown neighborhood votes Oct. 7, 2016, during early voting at the Dunne Cook County Office Building in Chicago.

‘I voted’ stickers won’t return, but Chicagoans who vote will get wristbands

May 22, 2019 at 10:34 p.m.

Chicago voters won't be leaving polling places empty-handed this presidential election. No, the "I voted" stickers aren't coming back. But the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is distributing wristbands —...

Discarded marathon clothing will go to homeless shelter, veterans group

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Melanie Vitaterna's preparation for her fourth Chicago Marathon included a special trip to the Salvation Army, where she paid $4.50 for an oversized Halloween-themed sweatshirt to help keep her warm...

At Northwestern University, professor Fraser Stoddart, returns to work in his lab in Silverman Hall Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, after being awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Northwestern University professor wins Nobel Prize in chemistry

August 21, 2019 at 8:24 p.m.

Northwestern University professor Fraser Stoddart was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday, a culmination of the university's longtime effort to become a leader in nanotechnology. Stoddart shared the prize...

Personnel work on putting up the security machines on the north side of Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 14, 2016, where an exercise of an active shooting/terror was held.

Cubs plan extra security during playoff games

June 9, 2018 at 1:24 p.m.

The Cubs post-season run is sure to guarantee extra excitement inside Wrigley Field, and there will be additional security staff during playoff games to ensure things go smoothly inside the...

Dogs play on agility equipment at Jackson Bark in Jackson Park on July 17, 2017.

South Side residents push for dog parks, which are mostly on the North Side

June 9, 2018 at 1:41 p.m.

When Angie Robertson lived in Lincoln Park, she often took her rescue dog Violet to Montrose Dog Beach, Wiggly Field and Puptown dog parks to run free off the leash...

Video showed Angelo Graham, 31, of Maryville, Tenn., dressed in a gorilla suit and running onto the field of a Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 2, 2016.

Judge sets $250,000 bail for man accused of running on field during Bears game

May 22, 2019 at 10:33 p.m.

A judge set bail at $250,000 Monday for a man accused of running onto the field during Sunday's Bears game dressed in a gorilla suit and a T-shirt that said,...

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