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Farmers Market Set To Return To Edison Park

The market will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in June, July and August.

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 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.

Family Workout to Replace Parade at Edison Park Fest

The fest will take place from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 14 and noon-10 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16.

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Returns to Wilson Park This Weekend

Events will take place at Far Northwest Side parks this month, officials said.

Have Hawks Playoff Fever? Ultimate Fan Package Still Up for Grabs

The raffle will fund a plan to turn an Edison Park playground into a shrine to the Blackhawks.

Take a Sneak Peek at Edison Park Playground That Would Celebrate The Hawks

The Edison Park Chamber of Commerce is working to raise $100,000 to honor the Blackhawks.

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

Chicago Blackhawks CEO John McDonough was born in Edison Park.

New Playground Set for Edison Park, But Plan To Honor Blackhawks on Ice

Community leaders had hoped to renovate the park and rename it for Edison Park native John McDonough.

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.