The 606
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Bicyclist Stabbed On The 606 After Attacker Knocks Him Off Bike
The stabbing happened Monday afternoon in the 3200 block of West Bloomingdale Avenue.
Ban On Demolitions Along The 606 Was Too Rushed, Some Residents Say
A small group of residents aired their grievances at a Thursday evening community meeting hosted by Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st).
606 Neighbors Can Weigh In On Anti-Gentrification Demolition Ordinance At Upcoming Open House
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) is hosting three open house-style meetings on the subject. The first one is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 13.
Want To Manage The 606 Trail And Park System? Park District Looking For A $72,500-A-Year Manager
The application deadline is Jan. 23.
Demolition Along 606 Halted For 6 Months As City Looks Into Impact Of Gentrification
The ban will begin Feb. 1. and end Aug. 1.
Home Prices Along West End Of 606 Trail Up 344% Since 2012, New Study Finds As Council Seeks Solution
The median sales price jumped from $97,000 in 2012 to $462,000 in 2018, according to a DePaul University study.
New 606 Anti-Gentrification Plan Would Ban New Housing, Teardowns Along The Trail For 14 Months
The ordinance aims to pump the brakes on the booming real estate market along the trail that has displaced many Latino residents.
Bucktown’s Churchill Dog Park Needs A $200,000 Overhaul, Neighbors Say
The dog park, which was constructed in the 1990s, is tearing up paws of the dogs who use it, volunteers say.
Here’s What The New Walsh Park Playground On The 606 In Bucktown Looks Like (PHOTOS)
Walsh Park reopened this week following six months of renovations.
Plan To Curb Gentrification Along The 606 By Hiking Developer Fines Is Back, Now With More Support Than Ever
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) was drafting a version of the ordinance that would reduce fines to developers, but Ald. Roberto Maldonado said something needed to happen quickly.
Bold Anti-Gentrification Plan Is Making A Comeback: 606 Developers Should Pay Their Fair Share, Ald. Says
Ald. Daniel La Spata plans to introduce a new version of a 2017 ordinance that would make developers pay more to demolish buildings along the Bloomingdale Trail.
No, You Cannot Ride An E-Scooter On The 606 (But People Are Doing It Anyway)
Scooters are filling the Bloomingdale Trail — and runners, walkers and cyclists are annoyed.
A Man Calmly Drives On The 606 In Newly Released Video (How’d He Even Get Up There?)
"'Is that a car on The 606?'" thought the person who took the video. "I kinda looked around to see if anyone else was seeing this s---."
More Than 30 Musical And Visual Performances Coming To The 606’s Bloomingdale Trail For First-Ever ‘Sounds Of Solstice’
The six-hour event, which will also feature local food and family-friendly activities, is set for June 22.
Shooting On The 606 In Logan Square Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded
Alejandro Aguado, 22, was killed in the shooting. He was the father of a two-year-old girl and worked two jobs to provide for her, according to the Tribune.
Contaminated Vacant Lot Along The 606 Could Become An Entrance Park — But $500,000 Cleanup Grant Needed
The park project has been in the works since 2004, according to Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail.
40-Foot-Long Bird Eye Sculpture Lands On The 606
The sculptor is looking to spread awareness about climate change and the impact it has on birds.
Trick-Or-Treating In Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town: For Sweet Returns, Visit These Blocks
Where to go on Wednesday, including a map of more than 60 stores along the retail corridors that will welcome trick-or-treaters.
Shuttered Homeless Shelter Near The 606 Could Be Torn Down For New Condos
If approved, it'll be the latest condo project to join an ever-changing stretch of California Avenue across from Bernhard Moos Elementary School.
Own A Home Along The 606? You May Be Eligible For New $25K Home Repair Grant
The grants, which will be discussed at a Monday meeting, were created to keep longtime homeowners in the neighborhood.