Hundreds turn out for first-ever Golden Games hosted by Special Olympics Chicago
The first-ever Golden Games hosted by Special Olympics Chicago and the Chicago Park District is taking place this week across the city.
Broadway Armory to serve as newest migrant shelter, impacting Chicago Park District programs
Thursday night in Edgewater, city leaders told neighbors the Broadway Armory will serve as the city's newest shelter for migrants. The decision means many of the Park District's summer and fall programs at the Armory will have to be canceled or relocated.
Broadway Armory to serve as newest migrant shelter, impacting Chicago Park District programs
Thursday night in Edgewater, city leaders told neighbors the Broadway Armory will serve as the city's newest shelter for migrants. The decision means many of the Park District's summer and fall programs at the Armory will have to be canceled or relocated.
On this day in Chicago history: Soldier Field hosts first Special Olympics Summer Games
Developed by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics International Games changed the way people acted and reacted toward the intellectually disabled.
All-female boxing showcase challenges gender stereotypes in Wicker Park
The Chicago Park District on Thursday hosted its first all-female boxing showcase since the pandemic ended.
All-female boxing showcase challenges gender stereotypes in Wicker Park
The Chicago Park District on Thursday hosted its first all-female boxing showcase since the pandemic ended.
Chicago Park District moves camps indoors due to dangerous air quality
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
Chicago air quality remains at unhealthy levels; camps moved indoors
The Chicago Park District moved a lot of their camps indoors as the air quality in the city remains at unhealthy levels.
Dive into Chicago pools that reopened on Friday
It's finally pool season, which means the Chicago Park District opened most of its city's pools on Friday.
Chicago pools officially open for summer Friday
It's finally pool season, Chicago Park District opened a majority of its city pools Friday.
Chicago lifeguards fight for better pay as summer begins
Summer is officially underway and the Chicago Park District is getting ready to open the city pools. However, lifeguards are in high demand and they want better pay. Negotiations began today.
Lifeguard shortage may cause snag for summer
Summer is the time when Chicagoans are using their parks, beaches, and pools.
Riot Fest and Re:SET Festival get green light despite community opposition
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
Chicago's 'Night Out in the Parks' returns Wednesday
Through late October, dozens of events will be held in each of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods.
Riot Fest and Re:SET Festival get green light despite community opposition
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
All Chicago pools set to reopen June 23 with increased lifeguard staffing
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
All Chicago pools set to reopen June 23 with increased lifeguard staffing
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
City hosts blind soccer clinic near University of Chicago
The goal of the clinic was to provide a specially adapted sports experience to students with vision loss or impairment.
Chicago beaches open for the summer
Chicago's 22 beaches officially opened on Friday morning.
Chicago beaches open for the summer
Chicago's 22 beaches opened Friday morning. There are 26 miles of lakefront for people to enjoy this summer. They are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.