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Dan Ryan Woods 100th Anniversary Celebration Happening Sunday

Live music, food trucks, archery and guided tours are all part of the festivities planned from 2-7 p.m.

Will Forgotten World War I Monument Get Some Much Needed Attention?

The crumbling monument at 87th Street and Western Avenue will be discussed Saturday at Ridge Park.

Dan Ryan Woods Improvements Include Exercise Stairs, Better Bike Trail

A meeting held Wednesday night highlighted several additions, while focusing on the Major Taylor Trail.

Dan Ryan Woods Hosting Educators To Discuss How Nature Helps Students

A panel of experts will discuss possible lessons and programming at the sprawling preserve on April 27.

Rental Bikes Are Back At Dan Ryan Woods And North Branch Bike Trail

It costs $7 per hour to rent a bike. Season passes are also available for $60 and run through Oct. 31.

Roger Carroll Jr. Remembered as a 'Real Neighborhood Guy'

Carroll, of Morgan Park, maintained the Dan Ryan Woods as a Forest Preserves superintendent.

North Branch Trail Extension Delayed After Price Tag Soars $2M

The three-mile trail extension will move forward in the fall, officials said.

Chicago Cross Cup Set to Pedal, Run and Climb Through Dan Ryan Woods

Started by cyclists looking for off-season cross-training, cyclocross has become a sport of its own.

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.