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"My Chicago" is about real Chicago. Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Konkol goes beyond Second City clichés to take readers to places they otherwise wouldn't go, introduce them to people they otherwise wouldn't meet, hold government accountable, stick up for the little guy and have a lot of fun.

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DNAinfo Radio: Rahm Doesn't Like Dissent; Is Friends Of The Parks A Gang?

Konkol and Bubala chat about the politics (and payback) behind Father Pfleger's Lucas Museum rant.

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Father Pfleger Blunders Comparing Friends Of The Parks To Real Gangs

KONKOL: When Chicago lost the Lucas Museum, the South Side pastor trashed the parks group.

Lots of 'Star Wars' Museums Already ... In Middle-Age Guys' Basements

KONKOL: Some parents saved their kids' 1970s toys. My mom sold mine off for good money.

Konkol and Bubala: The Legend Of Derrick Rose Was A True Chicago Fairytale

DNAinfo Radio: Was D-Rose's hometown hero story a barrier that kept former MVP from becoming a champ?

Garry McCarthy Slams Rahm's Toughness, And Can't Believe City Hall Reaction

KONKOL: McCarthy also wasn't happy the email to his wife about Rahm's lack of, er, guts got published.

DNAinfo Radio: Lucas Museum Just Another Diversion From City's Real Issues

KONKOL: It shouldn't take a mayoral "deal" for new museum to improve South Side lakefront — but it does.

DNAinfo Radio: Are You Ticked That Your Property Taxes Are Going Way Up?

Konkol and Bubala chat about rising cost of owning property in Chicago and what you get for your money.

Muhammad Ali's Pal Ed Kelly Saw The Champ Buck Naked And Other Stories

KONKOL: Ali attended political fundraisers and parties to mess with his good friend, "Uncle Ed."

Muhammad Ali Secretly Funded Chicago Park District Boxing: EXCLUSIVE

KONKOL: Former Park District Supt. Ed Kelly's reveals his 44-year secret: The Champ came through for us.

What's So Transparent About Release of Select Police Misconduct Videos?

DNAinfo Radio: Police misconduct video release only shows public what City Hall wants them to see.

DNAinfo Radio: A Chat About Asking To Marry Muhammad Ali's Daughter

Konkol: Muhammad Ali fought to protect his daughters by making sure they were loved and "treated right."

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Austin 88 People Arrested In West Side Gang Raid, Guns Found, Police Say

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The Lincoln Centre building and its recognizable tennis courts are coming down.

Avondale Divvy Rider Killed, Believed To Be Nation's First Bike-Sharing Death

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West Pullman Police Chase Ends In Violent Crash, Injuring 8, Including 4 Officers

The chase began in Tinley Park and ended in West Pullman Friday.

Lakeview How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks This Fourth of July

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Bridgeport Ricobene's Breaded Steak Sandwich Turns 40, Still 'Best In The World'

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Downtown As We Hit 10 Years Of Twitter, Take A Look At Epic Chicago First Tweets

Chicago celebs and organizations were a little rough with their first tweets; others hit home runs.