Friends of the Park

Earlier reports had said the parks group would drop its lawsuit, allowing the museum to be built.

"Their abrupt and complete change of position has proven that they cannot be trusted," Emanuel said. 

An opening date has been announced and musician Mark Messing has an interactive music/art show in store.

DeJulio Park won all new equipment through the Chicago Plays! Playground Renovation program.  

Volunteers are needed to help renovate the playground at 6679 N. Avondale Ave.

The "major impact event" was held Friday by Astellas, a suburban-based pharmaceutical company.

Friends of the Parks will tout other locations for the museum, which it doesn't want near Soldier Field.

Volunteers are needed to help renovate the playground at Thuis Playlot.

Friends of the Parks say they "will do what it takes" to block lakefront site for the Lucas Museum.

Renovations have started at Roberts Square Park, Thuis Playlot and Grandparents Playlot.

Volunteers are needed to help renovate the playground at 7100 N. Harlem Ave.

Friends of the Parks organized volunteers to help make two Englewood playgrounds safer for kids.

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

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

The Northwest Side park would receive a new playground as part of the Chicago Plays! program.