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Chicago’s first curb-protected bike lane rolled out in Douglas Park

May 22, 2019 at 8:01 p.m.

Cyclists worried about cars crashing into them now can test out Chicago's first concrete curb-protected bike lane. The bike lane on Sacramento Drive stretches for a quarter-mile from Ogden Avenue...

A woman carries another woman on her back as they try to minimize the effects of a muddy field at Riot Fest in Chicago's Humboldt Park on September 13, 2014.

Douglas Park: 5 things to know about Riot Fest’s new home

August 18, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

After getting muscled out of Humboldt Park, Riot Fest has found a new home about 3 miles south in Douglas Park, part of the North Lawndale community that’s made headlines...

To-go cups at Navy Pier?

June 15, 2018 at 5:25 p.m.

Want a to-go cup for that beer you bought at Harry Caray's Tavern on the lakefront so you can walk around Navy Pier? Mayor Emanuel on Wednesday introduced an ordinance...

Embattled Riot Fest pulling up stakes, taking show to Douglas Park

August 18, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

Organizers of the embattled Riot Fest announced Wednesday they're moving the show to Chicago's Douglas Park on Chicago's Southwest Side. As first reported by RedEye, Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) didn't...

Chicago Park District may require permits to fly drones

August 18, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.

Drone operators may have one more layer of red tape to get through so they can fly the small unmanned aircraft over Chicago Park District property including harbors on the...

Ruby James, 10, and Marco Alvarez, 11, bury Jesus Alvarez, 10, in the sand at the beach in Humboldt Park on July 8, 2004.

Riot Fest to kick in $30,000 to help keep Humboldt Park Beach open

May 22, 2019 at 7:58 p.m.

Organizers of the embattled Riot Fest are pledging $30,000 to help keep the city's only inland beach open in Humboldt Park - the same neighborhood that hosts the 3-day concert....

Humboldt Park beach not scheduled to open; future is uncertain

May 22, 2019 at 7:57 p.m.

Six miles west from the popular North Avenue beach on the lakefront sits Chicago's only inland beach in Humboldt Park, a hidden respite from the sweltering summer heat. Behind the...

Workers are framed by a climbing wall under construction Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, one of the features of Maggie Daley Park.

Maggie Daley Park climbing walls now open

June 15, 2018 at 6:13 p.m.

The outdoor rock-climbing walls at Maggie Daley Park opened Tuesday, giving fitness buffs and adventure seekers another challenge to tackle. The Malkin-Sacks Climbing Walls are 40 feet tall at their...

Sorry, bro, Montrose Beach surf park on hold

June 15, 2018 at 6:10 p.m.

The proposal to bring a surf park to Montrose Beach has wiped out for this season. Chicago Surf LLC was planning to set up a stationary surf park at Montrose...

Divvy may test-drive helmet vending machines at stations

May 22, 2019 at 7:56 p.m.

Could Chicago be the next to roll out a helmet vending machine for cyclists using the local bike-sharing program? PBSC Urban Solutions, the company that supplies bikes and docking stations...

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