Stories by Paris Schutz
Faith, Politics, and… Parking
Logan Square at Nexus of ‘Holy’ Battle
A city ordinance allows free parking during certain hours in a neighborhood with heavy traffic. We find out how that has pitted neighbor against neighbor, and even residents against churches.
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Garfield Park Conservatory
Cleanup Underway After Hail Storm
More than two months after a devastating hail storm took out its glass roof, Paris Schutz has the story on how Garfield Park Conservatory plans to put it all back together before winter arrives.
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Bloomingdale Trail
City Looks To Create Vibrant Public “Skypark” Where Freight Used To Pass
It may not look like much now, but the city has begun work on a major new "Skypark." Paris Schutz takes us for a spin on the much-anticipated Bloomingdale Trail.
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Art Therapy
Studio and Gallery at the Cultural Center caters to adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness
Using art to decode mental illness and developmental disabilities. Paris Schutz has more on what we can learn from a unique and talented group of Chicago artists.
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Paddleboarding
From an ancient form of water transportation to a hip new summer sport, we show you why this unique hybrid is making a splash at Chicago beaches.
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