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Garden in the City, Vacation Edition: Spying on Boston's Gardens and Parks

DNAinfo.com's resident urban gardener couldn't keep away from flowers and veggies, even on vacation.

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Garden in the City Extra: Mayor Wants Less Trash, More Compost

A new ordinance would allow community gardens and urban farms to compost more materials.

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Think Spring! Peterson Garden Project Registration Is Open to New Gardeners

New gardeners can reserve a plot at one of six community gardens operated by Peterson Garden Project.

McKinley Park »

Honey Harvest at McKinley Park Community Garden

The group's annual pre-winter garden cleanup includes a local honey sale.

McKinley Park »

McKinley Park Garden Walk Tickets Are Available

The self-guided tour takes visitors to some of the Southwest Side's best backyard gardens.

Lincoln Square »

Community Gardeners to Converge on Chicago for National Conference

Early-bird registration is still available for August's gathering of community gardeners.

Jefferson Park »

Jefferson Park Community Garden Wins Mayor's Support

Work started during the spring on the triangular piece of land at Higgins, Central and Edmunds avenues.

Lincoln Square »

Hortus in Urbe: Introducing Garden in the City

Follow the weekly community gardening adventures of DNAinfo.com's Patty Wetli.

Lincoln Square »

Ready, Set, Garden: Registration Opens for Peterson Garden Project

New gardener registration opened today for Peterson Garden Project's community gardens.

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.