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Edison Park Blackhawks Playground Now Open

The playlot features the Blackhawks' Indian head logo and depictions of hockey players in motion.

Edison Park Now Blackhawks Shrine - But Kids Iced Out By Construction Fence

The playlot features the Blackhawks' Indian head logo and depictions of hockey players in motion.

Blackhawks Playground Under Construction in Edison Park

The playground should reopen by the end of November, according to the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce.

Blackhawks Playground Fundraising Efforts Far Short of Goal, Chamber Says

In five months, less than $30,000 of the $150,000 needed has been raised, officals said.

Playground to Celebrate Blackhawks, Honor CEO If Chamber Can Raise $100K

Chicago Blackhawks CEO John McDonough was born in Edison Park.

More Than 45 Bands to Rock North By Northwest Music Festival

The festival is designed to showcase the music scene in Edison Park, organizers said.

Farmers Market Set for Edison Park

The market will take place on the last Wednesday of the month starting April 29.

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.