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How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park

Exchange your Christmas tree for free mulch at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.

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City Dumps Recycling Drop-Off Centers, Including Bins At Notebaert Museum

Ordinance taking effect Jan. 1 requires all buildings to have their own recycling programs.

Chicago Has 'A Real Problem' With Rats, Rahm Admits

But Mayor Rahm Emanuel said scooping up "animal feces" and other preventive measures should help.

New Emphasis on Recycling 'Right' Has Some Folks Feeling Wronged

Confusion reigned as the city switched to "bagless" recycling. "Stick to basics," recycling chief urged.

Lincoln Square »

No Trash Pickup Monday, Let's Try To Get This Holiday Garbage Stuff Right

Monday's trash will get picked up Tuesday through Friday, so leave carts out all week.

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What's the Deal With Recycling Lids? Leave 'Em On, Take 'Em Off? It Depends

Did you know you're supposed to recycle some lids separate from their container? We've got the details.

Water Department to Talk Cold Weather Tips at 33rd Ward Town Hall

Frozen pipes and flooded streets are likely to be topics at the 33rd Ward Water Department town hall.

Lincoln Square »

Garden in the City: Want a Parkway Tree Sooner Than Later? It's Pay to Play

DNAinfo.com's resident urban gardener wants a tree planted in her parkway. But at what price?

Chicago, You're Recycling Wrong: City Offers $50 Prize for Changing Ways

The city wants to stop residents from putting banned items in the blue carts, like greasy pizza boxes.

Tree Accident That Left Bicyclist Paralyzed Costs City $5.75M

Ald. Michele Smith's warning letter before the accident proved especially damning for the city.

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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.