The Latest Breaking News from Lincoln Park

Chicago Weighs Lawsuit Against Billionaire After Fines Fail To Stop Alleged Rat-Feeding Operation

Chicago officials are considering a civil lawsuit against billionaire Barry Seid, alleging that a three-year wildlife-feeding operation has contributed to rat and pigeon problems in Lincoln Park.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Chicago billionaire, 94, fed squirrels for years; now rats plague a park and market

A Chicago billionaire's unusual effort to feed squirrels has sparked a dispute over rat infestations, damage to public property and the cost of maintaining one of the city's best-known parks. Barre Seid, a 94-year-old industrialist, has allegedly paid workers to distribute Brazil nuts, walnuts, peanuts and other food around his…

The Times of India · Oct 14

The GOP billionaire behind the biggest political gift in U.S. history could be sued for allegedly fueling a Chicago rat infestation

A city document says Barre Seid has paid workers for three years to scatter nuts in Lincoln Park, but officials say the practice draws rats.

Fortune · Oct 13

Cubs blame ‘perfect storm’ of weather, wind conditions for Fall Out Boy fallout

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said he could hear music from the Wednesday night concert at his Lincoln Park home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023

5 heridos en un tiroteo por la madrugada cerca de Lincoln Park Zoo

Un grupo de personas estaba reunido en el exterior del zoológico cuando se inició una pelea antes de que alguien sacara una pistola y disparara alrededor de las 4:40 a.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum employees vote to unionize

Workers in Lincoln Park and at a collections facility in Ravenswood will join Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023

‘Mixed emotions’ for shooting victim Dakotah Earley after 2nd man charged in Lincoln Park robbery

“We are happy that this individual has been removed from our streets,” his mother Joy Dobbs said in a statement. “But it is also very hard for us to relive that day again.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

A tree older than Chicago is about to be cut down

The Lincoln Park Zoo bur oak, believed to be 250 to 300 years old, is dying. It’s due to be cut down Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023

Nearing 100, Artist Laureate of Illinois Kay Smith says her passion for painting keeps her going

Smith was named a laureate along with five other recipients in 1994 by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, for “contributions to the betterment of humanity that have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

Illinois legislature passes assault weapon ban, a new tool for Metra riders and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023