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id: f1b2031f93
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-13 08:22 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 08:22 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Park District removes Palmer Square sculpture for tree work

Park District removed the 'Helping Hand' sculpture from Palmer Square Park to remove a dead tree. It is one of 16 art trees being removed citywide.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Palmer Square Park](/chicago/wiki/palmer-square-park.md), [Chicago Park District](/chicago/wiki/chicago-park-district.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/13/palmer-square-parks-helping-hand-sculpture-removed-but-neighbors-hope-to-bring-it-back/), 2026-11-13 08:22 CST: Palmer Square Park’s ‘Helping Hand’ Sculpture Removed — But Neighbors Hope To Bring It Back

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.