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Areas of The 606 closed during construction
Dear Neighbor, Due to the construction work happening to restore the Exelon Observatory, there will be periods over the next few weeks when the Ridgeway entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail will not be accessible….
· AlertsThe 606 showcases monthly video series by Marwen student artists
The 606 is proud to premiere People of The 606—a short video that celebrates the diversity of our unique park-and-trail system through the eyes of Marwen students Isabel Chavez, Michelle Martinez, Mia Mendez, and Billie…
· VideoThousands Attend Celebration of The 606’s First Anniversary
The 606 Block Party featured a community festival, musical performances, food, an illuminated promenade and art CHICAGO, June 6, 2016 — Thousands of Chicago families, neighbors and visitors of all ages and backgrounds joined…
· News ReleasesThank you for celebrating with us at The 606 Block Party
What a great party! The 606 Block Party was a fun-filled success, thanks to the thousands of friends and neighbors who joined us and otherwise supported The 606 with your community spirit and generous…
· Alerts“High Five” Safety Rules for The 606
Watch Jennifer Martinez and Brazhae Waddell, our Bike Ambassadors from West Town Bikes, remind us the “High Five” safety rules to use when riding, running, or walking on The 606.
· VideoApril 11, 2016 – The 606 Honored for Excellence in Design, Arts, Engineering
Since the opening of The 606 park and trail system to the public in 2015, the project and its lead partners – the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, and The Trust for…
· News ReleasesFebruary 19, 2016 – Neighborhood Update
The 606 Bloomingdale Trail Homeowners Program: Are you a Humboldt area homeowner around The 606 in need of home improvements? Take advantage of a forgivable loan — up to $25,000 — for modest-income homeowners…
· AlertsArts Blitz on The 606
Download the press release For Immediate Release Arts Blitz on The 606 Brings Art to Life on the Bloomingdale Trail and Connected Neighborhood Parks Historic art walks, sculpture and sky — The Trust for…
· News ReleasesMAYOR EMANUEL JOINS SENATOR DURBIN, THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO OPEN THE 606 PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM
Event Kicks Off Three-Mile Long Weekend Festival Celebrating Chicago’s Next Great Park Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined today by Senator Dick Durbin, officials from The Trust for Public Land, the Chicago Park District…
· News ReleasesA Preview of the Long Awaited 606 Trail, Opening This Weekend
The Bloomingdale Trail, or 606, has spent over ten years in the making, and the long awaited rails-to-trails project that stretches from Humboldt Park to Bucktown will finally open to the public this weekend….
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