Near North Side

Parks group pushing Montrose soccer field

Protect Our Parks is threatening continued legal action unless the Chicago Park District scraps plans for a soccer field at the south end of Lincoln Park and instead builds at Montrose Harbor.

9 days ago | By Steven Chaitman

Humboldt Park students explore Puerto Rico's past

A Newberry Library exhibit examines Puerto Rican history through the eyes of conquistadors, explorers,industrialists, and imperialists. The exhibit was curated by high school students.

14 days ago | By Ben Broeren

Chicago lawyer is city's new human resources commissioner

Labor and employment lawyer Homero Tristan was announced as the new commissioner of human resources at a press conference held by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

23 days ago | By Shannon McGee

River North bank robbed

1 month ago | By Shannon McGee

Licensing ordinance off the table for now

A controversial proposal to require event promoters to obtain costly licenses has been tabled for further deliberations. A musical protest in front of City Hall will take place as planned, however.

1 month ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Italian spring comes to Chicago

The Italian Culture Institute of Chicago has lined up a season's worth of offerings for Chicago residents craving a little bit of primavera.

2 months ago | By Giulia Donati and Laura Elia

City's plan to combat congestion draws mixed reviews

The city wants more drivers going downtown to leave their cars at home. A proposal to combine higher parking prices with rapid transit buses drew both applause and concern.

2 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Navy Pier orders up a Bud Light

A two-year deal with Anheuser-Busch will earn Navy Pier $225,000 for naming Bud Light its official beer.

3 months ago | By Sylvia V. Falkowski

New program reconnects neighborhoods to transit

The city and the RTA plan to improve and expand public transportation in three neighborhoods near downtown. They hope to undo the effect of decades-old policies that isolated public housing residents from the rest of the city.

3 months ago | By Claire Bushey

Chicago to turn off the lights

The city will darken its famous skyline Saturday as part of a global effort to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate a commitment to finding a solution.

3 months ago | By Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro