| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 24, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 24, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/devastated-residents-push-back-after-popular-park-shortcut-closed-after-decades/3979836/ |
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For nearly 40 years, a path between two houses in north suburban Deer Park has
given residents access to a nearby park and helped them avoid busy streets.
But earlier this month, the longtime shortcut was suddenly shut down.
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