City Crews Remove All Tents From Gompers Park Encampment To Clear Path For Construction
Former alderman and Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said several tents in the park — which totaled about 13 as of Monday morning — had been abandoned and residents of others planned to move. He told neighbors gathered on the park’s basketball court that the move was necessary to move forward with planned construction.
An Edgewater Intersection Is Getting Chicago’s First Pedestrian-Activated Stop Light

A five-way intersection on Ridge Avenue is in line to get a “pedestrian hybrid beacon,” which allows pedestrians to trigger a red light.
Uber Refunding Riders Hit With City Congestion Fee — But Won’t Say How Much It Owes
Uber Refunding Riders Hit With City Congestion Fee — But Won’t Say How Much It Owes
22 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Chicago: Markets, Wine Making, Brunch And More
CHICAGO — Whether you’re looking to celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, grandma or another maternal figure this Mother’s Day, there are plenty of ways to do so. Local markets, paint-and-sip workshops, a cookie-decorating class, yoga sessions, a rooftop party and more are all on deck.
Fire spreads between 2 apartment buildings on Chicago’s West Side!
A fire that began on the rear porch of an apartment building in East Garfield Park Wednesday morning spread to a neighboring structure before being brought under control by firefighters.