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Grant Park Skate Park Not Ready Yet, but Skateboarders Break It In at Night

The skate park is set to be finished by late November and open in December, but some skaters can't wait.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Could Open 'Route 66 Museum' at New Loop Park

The park would celebrate the site's ties to Route 66, but officials said the plan is not final.

Savour Trotter Event in Grant Park to Raise Money for Conservancy Projects

Savour will bring more than 60 chefs, restaurants, wine and beer experts to Grant Park Thursday.

Grant Park Skate Park Groundbreaking Kicks Off Faster Construction Timeline

The Park District ceremony officially began a rapid construction effort set to complete in October.

Grant Park Conservancy Seeks Ideas to Replace Old Skate Park

Beach volleyball, more dog park space and additional tennis courts were proposed as replacements.

Roosevelt Road Bike Lane Construction Kicks Off

Major construction on the ambitious tree-lined path begins July 1 and should wrap up Dec. 1.

Northerly Island's 'Amazing' Redo Sneak Peek: Hills, Mini-Lake in Place

PHOTOS: The project will bring six ecosystems and more wildlife to the former site of Meigs Field.

Maggie Daley Park Will Boast More Trees, More Diverse Species

White covering blanketing the site laying groundwork for park "like no other park in Chicago."

Grant Park Skate Park Team Unveils New, Scaled-Back Redesign

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

Lollapalooza, Private Funding Sought for Grant Park Skate Park

The skate park has a guaranteed $2.5 million budget, but activists hope that figure will grow.

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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.