Bob O'Neill

The museum wants to take out huge linden trees and plant more "native" landscaping.

A key parks group leader said negotiations with the park district are looking good for dog owners.

The nationally televised skate and BMX competition starts Saturday. 

Nearly 30 neglected planters on Wabash Avenue will be restored by nearby landlords this month. 

The nationally televised skate and BMX event will be the first for the new skate park at Grant Park.

Don't lose hope, Downtown dog owners. 

A key parks group presented potential compromises to the controversial dog ban at Maggie Daley Park.

The public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Maggie Daley Park Field House, 337 E. Randolph St. 

The owner of Schoolyard and other local haunts hopes to open an eatery at the new park by summer. 

Skating at the new park can be halted for up to an hour, so plan ahead by checking out @MDPZamboni.

The Chicago Park District went back on its decision to allow dogs in the park in earlier plans.

A celebration with local DJs and giveaways is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at the new skate park.

The quarter-mile track is scheduled to open in mid-December.

The skate park is set to be finished by late November and open in December, but some skaters can't wait.

Hoping to argue against the museum, opponents found little opportunity to do so.