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Warrant issued in Bell School attack
Police name a suspect in connection with an attack on a woman near an elementary school in North Center. Parents met with school officials and cops to learn more about the case and talk safety tips.
2 months ago | By Megan Cottrell
Parents wary after attack at Northside school
Parents, police and school officials met tomorrow to talk about a recent attack near Bell Elementary. The incident may be related to several other attacks in the North Center neighborhood.
2 months ago | By Megan Cottrell
Lincoln Square store promotes fair trade
Maya Essence, a new fair trade store offering products from Guatemala and other third-world countries, has opened in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
5 months ago | By Sara Schapmann
City bids farewell to Asian beetle
The event capped 10 years of efforts by government and community groups to stamp out the destructive beetle. Officials are now hoping to stop a new pest -- the Emerald Ash Borer.
7 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Burglaries worry North Center residents
Burglars have hit eight homes in the neighborhood within the past month, mostly entering through unlocked garages. Cops say the crimes are often the work of repeat offenders.
7 months ago | By Tim Mannion
Mask-maker lives for double takes
Jeff Semmerling, a Chicago-based artist, explores the transformative power of accessories most often thought of as Halloween props. Leading theater groups use his masks.
7 months ago | By Jack Newell
Streets still closed as crews repair pipe
Water main break caused severe flooding
10 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Water main break sinks roadway, floods basements
80-foot crater opens on Montrose Avenue
10 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
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