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Ace's dishes up homestyle fare

Our reviewer finds a macaroni and cheese is simply divine, striking the perfect balance between cheesy, buttery and creamy. Dozens of traditional side dishes also hit the spot.

11 months ago | Kimberly Lyles

Cochran outlines goals for the new year

Alderman William B. Cochran (D-20) is preparing for the new year by devising plans for afforable housing and improving public safety. He is a former Chicago police officer.

1 year ago | Kimberly Lyles

Eason-Watkins would bring 'dynamic' leadership to top CPS post

Barbara Eason-Watkins, who has risen to the top ranks of the Chicago Public Schools, is considered the likely replacement for CEO Arne Duncan.

1 year ago | Peter Sachs

South Shore Triathlon aimed at younger competitors

The event started as a collaboration between Alderman Leslie Hairston, a long-time triathlete, and her former coach, Bernard Lyles. The two organized an after-school program and a summer camp at Bally's to promote the sport.

1 year ago | Martin Miller

New water testing model debuts at 63rd Street beach

A new system to provide faster and more accurate testing of lake water for E. coli and other contaminants was unveiled for the 63rd Street beach.

1 year ago | Shannon McGee

Grammy-nominated singer headlines diabetes campaign

Singer Angie Stone entertains a South Side audience and tells of her own experiences with diabetes at a weekend event designed to boost diabetes awareness among African-Americans.

over 2 years ago | Lori Hendricks

Toddler's death ruled homicide

Autopsy indicates child died of head trauma

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Third person charged in U of C killing

Dolton man also charged with robbery

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Teen charged in U of C slaying

Cops say grad student died in robbery attempt

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

U of C student shot to death

May have been victim of robbery attempt

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Police shut down Englewood drug market

Fifteen taken into custody

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin

City to pay man wrongly accused of murder $1 million

Mentally ill defendant spent 17 months in jail

over 3 years ago | HILARY MASELL OSWALD