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Police: Armed robbers held up food deliverers in Grand Crossing

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:12:00 CDT

Several restaurant delivery truck drivers were robbed in Grand Crossing this month, after attempting to deliver food to their assailants, according to a police alert issued Wednesday afternoon.

Man arrested for opening city fire hydrants to steal brass rings

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:57:00 CDT

The heat isn't the only reason some Chicagoans defy the Fire Department by prying open local fire hydrants in the summer. For one West Garfield Park man, the reason was to get at the brass rings inside them, which can be worth $50 or more, according to officials.

Life & death on one of Chicago's most dangerous blocks

By Tracy Swartz, @tracyswartz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:14:00 CDT

Life on one of the deadliest blocks in Chicago

FolaSade Lawanson had a vision when she opened her boutique, Fatal Class, a year and a half ago in the 600 block of East 79th Street in Greater Grand Crossing.

Boystown: Are you ready for your close-up?

By Tony Peregrin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:34:00 CDT

LGBTs and their straight allies will have even more reason to prance and preen during Chicago Gay Pride this year as the festivities are being filmed for a 52-minute documentary that will air on France’s M6—one of the top three TV networks in the country.

Elaine Place giraffes replaced, won't return

By Mick Swasko, @swasko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:39:00 CDT

The sun has set for a return of the Elaine Place giraffes, and now it’s “Night in Tunisia.”

Chicago's MB Labs wins Red Bull Creation competition

By JoVona Taylor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:34:00 CDT

A local group of artists, designers and engineers, collectively known as MB Labs, took a new approach to musical innovation, earning them the top spot in the 2013 Red Bull Creation, a nationwide themed-building competition.

Hawks' early training: Cigarettes and sitting around

By Mick Swasko, @swasko — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:46:00 CDT

Oh, Hawks, how far you’ve come.

Food trucks at the Taste announced

Leonor Vivanco, @lvivanco — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:44:00 CDT

The list of food trucks that will be allowed for the first time at the Taste was announced on Wednesday.

Chicago ranks 5th on PETA's Most Vegan-Friendly Cities list

By JoVona Taylor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:49:00 CDT

The growing variety of dining options for vegan and vegetarian food in Chicago has earned the city the fifth spot on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals list of the Most Vegan-Friendly Cities of 2013.

Englewood alderman will make local history the focus of neighborhood bike tour

By Rachel Cromidas, @rachelcromidas — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:33:00 CDT

This weekend, Englewood is joining the list of Chicago neighborhoods with their own alderman-led community tours.