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In Rush To Help North Branch Developers, City Ignoring Community: Neighbors

Residents joined Ald. Michele Smith in pushing the city to require more parks in the area.

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New Parks A Must For North Branch Corridor, Aldermen, Community Groups Say

A city plan for the future of the area doesn't include enough parks and green space, they said.

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North Branch Plan Delayed For More Public Meetings

The North Branch Industrial Corridor Modernization Plan is now expected to be approved May 18.

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Put Major New Park At Finkl Steel Site, Alderman Says

Ald. Michele Smith wants a 10-acre park along the river to be set aside in the Finkl Steel development.

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Erma Tranter Honored with Resolution for Friends of the Parks Advocacy

After 33 years at the helm of the public park advocacy program, Tranter is retiring this year.

Jackson Park to Get Overhaul From Army Corps of Engineers

But parks advocates are worried the project could destroy Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for the park.

Friends of the Parks to Celebrate L.A.T.E. Ride's 25th Anniversary

Cyclists will explore the city as the sun rises — and before — during the 25-mile L.A.T.E. Ride.

Kilbourn Park Volunteers Receive Honor From Friends of the Parks

Friends of Kilbourn Park were recognized for their work preserving and protecting the park's greenhouse.

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.