Catholic Church Ransacked / Safe Spaces Nixed / Common Fights Food Deserts / Priest Accused of Stealing

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'No Boundaries' After Catholic Church Ransacked Overnight

Police say burglars broke-into the rectory at St. Thomas More and trashed it while the priests were asleep.
Amazon to Open Bookstore in Lake View
The online retail giant targets Chicago for one of its first physical locations.
New Agency Will Investigate Chicago Police Misconduct
The city's Independent Police Review Authority will become the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
CPS Students Will Ride CTA For Free on First Day of School
Chicago program to promote school attendance enters sixth year.

‘Safe Spaces’ and ‘Trigger Warnings’ Out at University of Chicago

The dean of students warns incoming freshmen there won’t be censorship and there could be discomfort in a letter backing free speech.

Chicago Priest Accused of Stealing From Nazi Camp Survivor Who Has Dementia

The Ukrainian Orthodox leader said it was time for him to get paid.

Review: 'Kinky Boots' a Rousing Show that Highlights Our Differences, Similarities

"Kinky Boots" is playing through Sept. 4 at The Oriental Theatre in Chicago.

Woman Sets Herself on Fire at U.S. Representative’s Office in Chicago

The woman poured hand sanitizer on herself before lighting a flame at the West Side office of Danny K. Davis on Tuesday.
Cook County Clerk Issues 10,000th Same Sex Marriage License to North Side Couple
Edgewater residents surprised by fanfare when they apply for marriage license at Cook County Clerk's office on Wednesday.
Chicago Rapper Common Touts Selfie Campaign Against Food Deserts
The proud South Sider promoted effort by Naked Juice to donate produce to areas in need in exchange for healthy selfies.
Troy LaRaviere Resigns as Blaine Elementary Principal
Popular Lake View leader blames Rahm Emanuel, ‘politics.’

Who You Calling Fat, Dick Wolf? Chicagoans Take Issue With 'Law & Order' Creator's Burn

Doesn't the TV producer know that Chicago isn't fat, it just has broad shoulders?

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• Pantsless Burglar Confronts Women in Wicker Park

• Knife-Wielding Men Rob Victims in Bucktown, Lake View and Lincoln Park
• Rhymefest Robbed at Gunpoint, Then Spurned by Chicago Police

• City Yanks Troubled Morgan Park Bar's Liquor and Business License

• TCF Bank Robbed at Gunpoint in Avondale Monday

• South Side Man Who Pointed Gun at Cop Charged: Police

• 10-Year-Old Girl Shot While Sitting on Porch

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