Parks
City To Use Leftover NATO Funds To Expand Summer Programs At Parks
The Emanuel administration has committed $750,000 in leftover NATO Summit funds to offer more nighttime events at city parks this summer.
17 Chicago-Area Park Projects Get Federal Funding
Seventeen Chicago-area park expansion and acquisition projects are getting funding through a federal-state grants.
Unused NATO Summit Funds To Go Toward City Parks
A $6.5 million combination of NATO legacy and Chicago Park District capital funds will be invested in neighborhood and transformative park projects across the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Saturday.
Wireless Internet Access Coming To Chicago Parks
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to make Chicago one of the digital capitals of the country.
City Council Approves Speed Camera Plan
Leadfoots look out, speed cameras are coming to Chicago this summer.
Emanuel Pushes To Build Bloomingdale Trail, Upgrade Parks Citywide
Mayor Richard M. Daley had his Millennium Park, now Mayor Rahm Emanuel has his own plan to beautify the city with public space by investing $290 million in hundreds of parks over the next five years, including the long-delayed Bloomingdale Trail on the Northwest Side.
Alderman Questions Plan To Use Cameras To Catch Speeders
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks might have run into a minor roadblock.
Quinn Approves City’s Plan To Bust Speeders With Cameras
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation allowing the City of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
Guide To Elmhurst In Fair Or Foul Weather
Elmhurst, Chi-town’s suburban cousin to the West, is a fun place for day tripping year round. Here’s a list of all the things you can do in Elmhurst year-round, no matter what type of weather Mother Nature offers up!
Lawmakers Approve Speed Cameras For Chicago
State lawmakers have approved legislation to allow the city of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near city schools and parks.
Mayor Emanuel Calls For New Park, Upgrades To 4 Old Parks
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday introduced plans for a new park on the city’s Near West Side, and four upgrades to parks on each side of the city.
Chicago Speed Camera Legislation Clears State Senate Committee
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed speed camera legislation is on the radar in Springfield, and passed one hurdle Monday.
Mayor Wants To Use Red Light Cameras To Catch Speeders
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that he’s pushing for state lawmakers to allow the city to use its red light cameras to catch speeding drivers near schools and parks.
Parking Spaces To Turn Green On PARK(ing) Day
This is PARK(ing) Day, a worldwide effort to turn some street parking spaces into temporary parks in order to reclaim public space.
Family Guide To The South Loop
An eclectic combination of historical and hip sets the South Loop neighborhood apart from its fellows. The once barely inhabited industrial section of the city is now densely populated with a vibrant, young community of professionals, students and families.
Guide To: Family Fun In Little Village
‘Bienvenidos’ to Little Village, a West Side neighborhood offering visitors a gateway into authentic Mexican culture with a family-friendly twist. It all begins west of California Ave. at 26th Street.
Restrict Horse-Drawn Carriages To Parks?
A day after a new rule about cleaning up horse urine dominated the headlines, a new report says Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) would rather just have horse-drawn carriages in parks.
Best Parks And Playgrounds In Chicago
Chicago is home to many, many parks and playgrounds – but not all of them were created equal. Certain spots just have more kid-appeal. Some have exciting water features. Other have great views. Some even […]
10 Of Chicago’s Best Parks
Within the Chicago city limits, there are more than 7,600 acres of parkland split up into 570 individual parks. And you might be surprised at what some of them have to offer. Here’s a sample of 10 of the city’s great parks.
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