Chicago Park District

With warm weather approaching, dog owners are demanding barrier upgrades from the Chicago Park District.

Buckthorn Park would be renamed and expanded as the city tries to lure development to 43rd Street.

Ald. Joe Moore (49th) said some of the security guards reportedly yanked from parks would return in May.

Uptown gang members have flocked to the park since security was removed, a neighborhood leader said.

Construction on the ballpark, announced in 2012, has been delayed due to contaminated soil.

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

The cleanup effort is part of a "park stewardship" program among neighbors.

The RIC Blackhawks took to their home ice to demonstrate one of the games' adaptive sports.

The design was reconfigured now that the projected budget is $1 million less than anticipated.

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

Residents said the Chicago Park District removed snow fencing that once prevented the drifts.

The proposed ice rink and gymnastics center has some residents excited and others worried about traffic.

The volunteer group plans to boost activities at the park, still known to many as Boyce Park.

The park advisory council hopes the playground renovation will attract more families to the park.