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New Playground Set for Edison Park, But Plan To Honor Blackhawks on Ice

Community leaders had hoped to renovate the park and rename it for Edison Park native John McDonough.

ParkChicago Pay-by-Phone App Hits Northwest Side

The system aims to eliminate the need to dash from car to pay box, or display a windshield receipt.

Edison Park Buys Parking Lot to Help Shoppers Avoid Meters

The chamber bought the lot after meter readers "targeted" the shopping district this winter.

Monument Park Playground Design Chosen

A construction date for the new playlot will be set in four to six weeks, officials said.

Monument Park to Get New Playground Equipment

Monument Park was recently added to the list of parks that will be renovated this year.

Stanley Cup Experience Special for 4-Year-Old Girl With Rett Syndrome

Unable to talk or use her hands, Cammy Babiarz put touching the Stanley Cup on her bucket list.

Stanley Cup Coming to Edison Park; Jim Cornelison to Sing Anthem at Event

Blackhawks president John McDonough is a native of the Northwest Side neighborhood.

Crosstown 'Rivalry' at the St. Patrick's Parades?

South Side transplants say it's all in good fun for St. Patrick's Day on opposite ends of the city.

Working Through Extreme Cold, Heat and More Without a Break in 11 Years

The Kaage News Kiosk in Edison Park was open for business Tuesday morning despite frigid temps.

Plan to Name Playground for Blackhawks CEO on Ice

Community leaders want to renovate the playlot and rename it for Edison Park native John McDonough.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.