How Chicago residents can recycle their Christmas trees
If you decorated your home with a real tree this Christmas, it's time to think about recycling instead of sending it to a landfill.
Chicago Park District launches early lifeguard recruitment drive amid staffing concerns
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse reopens community following fight over migrant shelter
A Chicago Park District fieldhouse that was set to house migrants is opening back up to the community today.
'We are grateful': Amundsen Park reopens after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
The Amundsen Park community came together Thursday to celebrate the return of full programming at Amundsen Park in Galewood. The activist thanks their alderman for his help and called out city leaders for the closure in the first place.
Amundsen Park reopens to community after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
Amundsen Park will not be used as a migrant shelter and will reopen to the community next week, according to the city.
Amundsen Park to reopen to residents next week
The proposed migrant shelter at Amundsen Park in Galewood has been thwarted. Residents and works will be able to go back to normal business as the community activity area on Monday.
Chicago youth football team faces venue challenges amidst violence concerns
A frustrated group of youth Chicago football players and coaches say violence, which has nothing to do with them, is keeping them off the field.
Chicago youth football team faces venue challenges amidst violence concerns
A frustrated group of youth football players and coaches say violence, which has nothing to do with them, is keeping them off the field.
Universoul Circus addresses concerns about Chicago omission from tour schedule
The very popular Universoul Circus is responding to concerns that Chicago isn't on this year's tour schedule.
Chicago Park District pays over $1.9M in settlement to 3 former lifeguards
The Chicago Park District has reportedly paid three former city lifeguards over $1.9 million in a settlement, according to WBEZ. The settlement comes after allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing at publics beaches and pools.
CVS Health expands community outreach, enhancing access to after-school programs in Chicago
The Chicago Park District is receiving substantial support from CVS Health, as the company is providing a $20,000 grant.
CVS Health expands community outreach, enhancing access to after-school programs in Chicago
The Chicago Park District is receiving substantial support from CVS Health, as the company is providing a $20,000 grant.
Ex-Chicago Park District electrician gets more than 3 years for helping break through barricades on Jan. 6
A former longtime electrician for the Chicago Park District was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for helping break through barricades near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, injuring multiple officers along the way.
Illinois brothers sentenced after assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A former longtime electrician for the Chicago Park District was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for helping break through barricades near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, injuring multiple officers along the way.
Someone installed a 'nude beach' sign at Chicago beach
Someone installed a sign at Loyola Beach indicating that it was now a nude beach, according to a Chicago alderwoman.
Someone installed a 'nude beach' sign at Chicago beach, alderwoman says
Someone installed a sign at Loyola Beach indicating that it was now a nude beach, according to a Chicago alderwoman.
Chicago beaches, outdoor pools close for the summer
It's a sign summer is coming to an end as the beaches are closing
Chicago Friday Morning Swim Club canceled after dispute with park district
Days after hundreds showed up to an “unofficial” version of the popular Friday Morning Swim Club at Montrose Harbor, the organizers announced Tuesday there will be no more official dips this summer season.
Friday Morning Swim Club canceled after dispute with Chicago Park District
Days after hundreds showed up to an “unofficial” version of the popular Friday Morning Swim Club at Montrose Harbor, the organizers announced Tuesday there will be no more official dips this summer season.
Friday Morning Swim Club canceled but hundreds still show up with police standing by
The Friday Morning Swim Club was canceled for the week but hundreds still showed up to jump in with police monitoring on the shore of Montrose Harbor.