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Senabella Gill, of the Bronzeville neighborhood, shows her support Tuesday for a proposal to make land in Jackson Park available for the Obama presidential library during a public hearing at Hyde Park Academy High School in Chicago.

Chicago Park board to vote Wednesday on handing over parkland for Obama library

June 16, 2018 at 1:25 a.m.

As Mayor Rahm Emanuel works to land the Obama presidential library in Chicago, the park district is officially laying the groundwork to hand over greenspace for the project. On Wednesday,...

Gregory Buckner helps set up voting booths at Allen Metropolitan Church during last November's election. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

There’s still time to register to vote in Chicago’s mayoral election

June 16, 2018 at 1:16 a.m.

Forget to register to vote for the Feb. 24 city election? You still have time during what's called a "grace period" where voters can register in person and vote in...

BOB FIORETTI, an alderman who represents the 2nd Ward, including the West Loop, South Loop, Illinois Medical District, Bronzeville and University Village communities on the City Council. The 61-year-old attorney was raised on the South Side and currently resides in the West Loop.

Last day for voter registration

June 16, 2018 at 2:34 a.m.

Are you registered to vote? Tuesday is the last day of online voter registration if Chicagoans want to cast ballots for the upcoming city election. It is also an opportunity...

Municipal Elections 2015: Millennials not at polls

June 16, 2018 at 7:55 p.m.

Young voters proved they have power at the polls when they helped usher President Obama into office, but in Chicago they haven't flexed their voting muscle too much in local...

Municipal Elections 2015: Mayoral candidates, referendums

June 16, 2018 at 7:55 p.m.

When municipal elections roll around on Feb. 24, Chicago voters will choose a mayor, aldermen and vote on non-binding referendums. Here's a look at the mayoral candidates and those referendums.CANDIDATES...

A cyclist rides southbound in protected bike lanes at Dearborn and Randolph Streets.

Proposal: Let seniors ride bikes on sidewalks

June 16, 2018 at 3:11 a.m.

Sidewalks may get a little more crowded if the City Council approves a proposal that would allow senior citizens to ride their bikes on the walkways. Northwest Side Ald. Ariel...

How heavy, chronic drinking can affect your body

June 16, 2018 at 3:30 a.m.

Whether it's one night or a regular habit, heavy drinking can do a number on your body, experts said. The physical effects of alcohol consumption range from irritating to serious...

Arlene Marshall, second from right, 58, waits patiently to re-register to vote because of a change of her address seen here at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (4313 S. Cottage Grove), one of five sites for same-day voter registration in Chicago.

No Election Day voter registration for February’s city election

June 16, 2018 at 4:48 a.m.

If you wait until Election Day to register and vote in the upcoming city election, you'll be out of luck. So if you haven't already, register now to cast a...

Public divided on Obama library plans

June 16, 2018 at 5:24 a.m.

Proposals to put the Barack Obama presidential library on Chicago parkland stirred passionate debates during six hours of public hearings this week and divided residents into two camps: one that...

Pedestrians walk on Monroe Avenue by the south end of the Maggie Daley Park, the same area where a mini golf course and outdoor cafe was once located. It's the site for a new restaurant scheduled to open later this year.

Park board approves Maggie Daley Park restaurant

May 22, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

Chicagoans will be able to grab a bite to eat later this year inside or on the rooftop seating area of a restaurant to be built in Maggie Daley Park...

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