What does the neighborhood you live in say about you? That is a question popping up all over the place in a variety of ways lately as the City faces a significant change in leadership. more ›

An Edison Park family had their family dog shot by an off-duty police officer when it escaped from the family’s backyard in the 7200 block of West Palatine Avenue. The female police officer lives across the street and was out walking her own dog and claims the German shepherd attacked her dog and then growled and lunged at her, prompting her to shoot it. Laura Bravo, 42, and her three kids ages, 14, 12 and 11, heard the gunshot and ran outside to find their dog, Malachi, laying in a bloody heap. On top of losing her dog, Bravo received a $500 fine for failing to have a dog license for Malachi. more ›

Before we go to the listings, we want to bid farewell to the Tribune's Kevin Pang, who's heading over to the Tempo section. But he leaves the food beat with a profile of Peter Engler, the city's foremost expert on mother-in-law sandwiches, street food and other south side cheap eats. Shaw's Crab House concludes this year's edition of their "Royster with the Oyster" festival with their annual tent party at their Hubbard Street location tonight.... more ›

You know those restaurants where you could close your eyes, point to anything on the menu, and end up with an out-of-this-world dish? That’s Don Juan’s Restaurante in Edison Park. Frontera Grill, Salpicon, and Adobo Grill may hold claim to some of the best Mexican food downtown, but family-owned Don Juan’s has been an Edison Park mainstay for just as long, or longer. On most nights, a lively crowd packs the main dining room with... more ›

A Chicago man who was accused of looking in his neighbors windows and taking photos and video of women and girls was released last night back to his house and back to the neighborhood he terrorized. more ›