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Brew Fest Nets Enough Cash To Save Horner Park's Ash Trees And Then Some

The festival's proceeds will be used to treat the park's ash trees and fund other amenities.

Horner Park's Ash Trees Are Thriving Thanks to Real-Life Lorax

The city wouldn't pay to treat the trees, so local activists took matters into their own hands.

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Emerald Ash Borer Dooms Nearly 400 Trees in 45th Ward

The city will begin replacing the trees chopped down due to damage from the bug, Ald. John Arena said.

Mayor Names Committee to Screen 33rd Ward Alderman Candidates

Albany Park Neighbors group is concerned about a lack of representation on the screening committee.

33rd Ward Residents Say It's Time for Change, But Not Sure They'll Get It

Community groups weigh in on their hopes for retiring Ald. Dick Mell's successor.

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Save Your Ash Coalition Fights to Rescue the City's Trees From Extinction

As the Emerald Ash Borer chomps its way through Chicago, the race is on to save the city's ash trees.

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Dog Friendly Area at Horner Park: 'We're Not Bulldozing Meigs Field Here'

Advisory Council attempted to quell fears that plans for dog friendly area are moving ahead too fast.

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.