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Jacob Park Supporters Mourn Loss of Trees to Make Way for New Green Space

The Park District "could have done a little outreach before starting the chainsaws," one neighbor said.

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Clean and Green Events This Weekend Aim to Kick Winter's Trash to the Curb

Community organizations across the area will be sprucing up the neighborhoods in honor of Earth Day.

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Jacob Park Gets $206,000 Grant for Improvements

The funds will be used to improve a parcel of land recently acquired from the CTA.

Lincoln Square »

Jacob Park's New Playground Is a Wood Chip Off the Old Block

Neighbors gathered to put the finishing touches on Jacob Park's new playground.

Lincoln Square »

Jacob Park Gets Ready for a Growth Spurt

With an assist from the CTA, Jacob Park will nearly double in size.

Ravenswood Manor »

City Wants Feedback on Jacob, North Mayfair Playlot Designs

Park District said it hopes to gather residents' responses within a week.

New Metra Station, Nature Preserve Park on the Way, Alderman Says

Ald. Pat O'Connor updated the progress of neighborhood projects at his first summer town hall meeting.

Ravenswood Manor »

Jacob Park Makes the Cut for New Playground

The park has been selected to receive new equipment as part of the citywide Chicago Plays! program.

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.