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Artificial turf moves from stadium to play lot

McKiernan Playground Park on the South Side is the first in the city to have artificial turf. Park District officials say the turf is being tested, and could be used in the future at more parks.

over 2 years ago | Natasha Wasinski

Answers on Park District union settlement hard to find

In an effort to spare some cash, the district ended up footing the bill for years of litigation as well as a $3.5 million settlement. Now, answers on how much the move cost taxpayers are obscured in a bureaucratic maze.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Local governments getting creative on using stimulus funds

The normal bid process for Chicago construction projects can take six months or longer. That has local governments looking for ways to speed up the process once they get stimulus funds.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Pocket parks on the drawing board for Little Village

Design students are working with a nonprofit organization to replace unused land with pocket parks, which will be designed and maintained by residents.

over 2 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Park District poised to deal on Superfund site

Despite health concerns, the Park District and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are set to approve a deal that will turn a toxic site into a park.

3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

If you build it, they will sue

After nearly two hours of public testimony, the Park District board gave final approval to a new turf soccer field in Lincoln Park. Residents are vowing continued legal action to stop the controversial project.

3 years ago | Kartikay Mehrotra

Park District pushing ahead with soccer field

The district had initially agreed to allow the nearby Latin School to build the field. Residents are now suing to keep the district from building the field on its own, saying officials are trying to avoid public input on the project.

3 years ago | Kartikay Mehrotra

Forty years after DNC violence, hippies rule Grant Park again

The only thing yesterday's re-enactment of the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests lacked was tear gas and police violence. Instead, officers on bicycle paid little attention to the 200 people assembled for Reenact '68, even though organizers lacked a permit for the event.

3 years ago | Martin Miller

Park officials address artificial turf concerns

The Park District says the durability of artificial turf makes it a better choice for the Chicago’s athletic fields, despite health and environmental concerns raised by advocacy groups.

3 years ago | Steven Chaitman

Defense of city's gun ban to be focus of hearing

City officials will meet with their lawyers to discuss how a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a similar prohibition in Washington D.C. could affect Chicago's handgun ban.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

New water testing model debuts at 63rd Street beach

A new system to provide faster and more accurate testing of lake water for E. coli and other contaminants was unveiled for the 63rd Street beach.

3 years ago | Shannon McGee

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.

over 3 years ago | Steven Chaitman

City's parks to become more accessible

Chicago Parks commissioners have proposed a $35 million bond issue to help bring city parks into compliance with federal disability laws.

over 3 years ago | Shannon McGee

City Council passes Children's Museum proposal

The Chicago City Council gives its approval to a controversial plan by the Chicago Children's Museum to build a new facility in Grant Park. Opponents, however, are not giving up the fight.

over 3 years ago | Steven Chaitman

City's riverfront parks are hidden gems

While not as well-known as parks along Lake Michigan, the city's riverfront parks provide a two-mile stretch of uninterrupted green space for walkers, bicyclists and birdwatchers.

over 3 years ago | Amy Crider

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