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Green acres
One of the things we love about living in Chicago is no matter where you are, you're never too far from a little oasis in our urban jungle. In these public patches, you can kick back and relax, take in some rays, picnic for hours...or, you can play a breath-taking game of kabaddi, careen down a giant water slide or chow down on world-class cuisine. Find your place in the sun with this compendium of our favorite park pleasures.
Stop loitering and start learning at these unique CPD classes.
Chicago's green spaces are prime spots for birdwatching-and BJs.
Chicago's downtown skyscrapers may be world-renowned, but some of our favorite buildings can be found where you least expect them.
Ever seen the boulevard signs and wondered what they were for? Here's your answer.
Parks edition
Chicago's parks were created by some of the world's best landscape designers-but it hasn't been easy keeping our city green.
Green spaces near you are in danger. Here's how you can help out.
June 13, 2007
