On what would have been a day of celebration and parades in past years, Columbus Day—also now celebrated by many as Indigenous Peoples’ Day—was a…
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Posts tagged as “Grant Park”
Grant Park Skate Park is Now Officially Open
The grand opening of the Skate Plaza and Performance Space in the southern corner of Grant Park kicked of Saturday with a party featuring local…
Taste of Chicago Opens Under Shadow of Weekend Violence
Waiting for the Outer Express bus outside of the entrance of Taste of Chicago, Anetha Watson squinted into the sun and chewed a small burger.…
Chicagoans Enjoy Some Unique Activities in Grant Park
Looking for something to do in downtown on a Saturday? Some Chicagoans spent their day enjoying some unique activities in Chicago’s own “front yard,” also…
Election 2012 Coverage from Columbia College Chicago
Listen to WCRX live election coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Get the Pop-up Player Now View Columbia College Chronicle coverage Election Night…
Lollapalooza Cleanup Less Expensive than Last Year
Post-Lollapalooza restoration costs at Grant Park will be about 35 percent of its cost last year, said Bob O’ Neill, president of Grant Park Conservancy.…
OccupyChi Protesters Still Fired Up, Despite Arrests
Occupy Chicago protesters relocated back to the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago following the arrest of more than 175 individuals Saturday night. More than 2,000 Occupy Chicago protesters…