Chicago Park District

Recycle your Christmas tree

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Chicago’s Christmas tree recycling program begins Jan. 7 and runs from Jan. 22 at 26 parks across the city, including Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave. Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal park hours, which are n

Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted; garlands and wreaths will not be accepted. Because the trees are turned into mulch, all tinsel, ornaments, lights and stands must be removed.

art

Art exhibit ends this weekend at Austin Town Hall

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The weeks-long exhibit “Finding Ceremony” has been held inside and outside Austin Town Hall the last several weeks. It ends Oct. 22 with a closing event from 2 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see the artwork of Austin natives and other artists.

5K

Run, walk at Columbus Park with your friends, family, neighbors

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The first Columbus Park event of the ‘Go Run series will be held at 9 a.m. March 5. Participants may choose from either a 1 mile or 3.1 mile course. The series is organized by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association. Register this week, before the event.

29th Ward

Austin Town Hall gets funds for repairs, renovations

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The facility at 5610 W. Lake St. will be getting up to $1.5 million in TIF money. That funding will partially cover costs associated with upgrading the building’s electrical service, improving ADA access, and remodeling and restoring parts of the interior including the auditorium.

parks

West siders push to change Columbus Park’s name

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Three women have started an online petition to rename 135-acre park in Austin. They hope to soon have a name to recommend to the Chicago Park District, which has the power to make the change. Columbus Park was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003. If the park board approves a name change for Columbus Park, it would be the second – after the renaming of Douglass Park after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.