Page 25 - Dan Ryan News Today

The Portland City Council considered an amendment to city code Wednesday, which would define what a public monument is and create a system for the city to receive and address public complaints about its monuments.

For years, Simon Brown, 59, walked children over the Dan Ryan to school. His death leaves a void in his family and the community. “He's going to be sorely missed in this neighborhood."

Snow made its way through the Chicago area early Saturday leading to several traffic accidents and spinouts on the roadways.

Illinois State Police responded to three crashes in the Chicago area overnight as snowfall resulted in slick road conditions. 

Last month, Commissioner Dan Ryan directed Portland Parks and Recreations’ Urban Forestry team to waive retroactive tree removal and replanting fees for property owners that had tree-related damage during January's snow and ice storms.

About 12:35 a.m., the pedestrian was standing in the outbound lanes near 34th Street when she was hit by a vehicle that didn’t stop, Illinois State Police said. She died at the scene.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

After more than three decades serving up thousands of pounds of fish, a local establishment and institution prepares its final fish fry. The Tavern on Grand in St. Paul announced in January it would be closing its doors for good in the summer.

The Portland City Council has agreed to a guaranteed maximum price of $8,265,963 to complete construction on City Hall to accommodate the 12 city council members that will occupy the space in 2025.

Vibrant Communities Commissioner Dan Ryan announces improvements coming to North Portland’s George Park. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is partnering with the Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) and well-known North Portland advocacy group, The Kidz Outside, to develop a concept plan for the park’s redevelopment. George Park is located at the intersection of N. Burr Avenue and N. Fessenden Street.