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GoFundMe Samaritan Wants Facebook Video Victim to Know Good People Are Out There

The San Francisco man has helped raise nearly $160,000 for the Crystal Lake 18-year-old who was held hostage and tormented in Chicago.

Watch It Again: Full Video Of President Obama's Farewell Speech

Replay the outgoing president's historic address.

Showtime Picks Up New TV Series Set on South Side

"The Chi" is being developed by Chicago natives Lena Waithe and Common.

Cubs to Visit the White House Next Week

It's fitting that one of President Barack Obama's final acts in office will have strong Chicago ties. Even if he is a White Sox fan.

Playboy Exec Behind Magazine's Clubs and Bunnies, Victor Lownes, Dies at 88

Lownes helped open the 1st Playboy Club in Chicago in 1960.

Chicago's Bow Truss Coffee Shops Close After Unpaid Workers Walk Out

No paychecks last week meant no lattes Thursday for customers of the Chicago-based chain. Find out why and how long it could last.

Drop Murder Case, Chicago Cop Accused of Fatally Shooting Laquan McDonald Asks Judge

Lawyers for Jason Van Dyke, the police officer accused of shooting the teen 16 times in 2014, filed a motion to dismiss Tuesday.

Department of Justice Finds 'Pattern of Civil Rights Violations' By Chicago Police

Findings: CPD "engages in a pattern or practice of using force, including deadly force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment."

Trump Supporter Pleads Guilty in 'Hamilton' Disruption Case

John Palmer, 56, was accused of interrupting a Chicago performance of the musical in November.

Where's Sasha? Internet Wants To Know Obama Daughter's Whereabouts During Speech Because It's The Internet

The president's youngest daughter was absent at his farewell address Tuesday in Chicago. And no, she wasn't partying in the White House.

President Obama's Farewell Speech: No Tickets? No Problem for 2 Lucky Attendees (VIDEO)

Find out how a Michigan man looking for a ticket and a suburban mom who lost hers were able to get seats for the address.

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