Chicago Park District provides water safety training ahead of beach season
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it’s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans in Chicago
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago Park District offering $500 bonus to lifeguard applicants due to shortage
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago's cherry blossoms are just days away from full bloom
More than 160 cherry trees are blooming in Chicago along the Columbian Basin behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.
Chicago names new track and field facility in honor of former Bears player
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Chicago Park District files motion to seal lawsuit involving Lightfoot
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago Park District trying to seal lawsuit against lawsuit
The Chicago Park District filed a motion to try and seal a lawsuit involving Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
New Chicago parks chief pledges to establish 'culture of respect' following lifeguard abuse scandal
At a town hall meeting Monday, the head of the Chicago Park District reassured a concerned mother that policy changes being put in place would prevent supervisors from taking advantage of young lifeguards — the sort of behavior that caused a sexual misconduct scandal last year.
Chicago Cubs help restore dilapidated baseball fields in West Englewood
The Chicago Cubs are hitting the field in spring training in Arizona, but the team is also turning a park district field in Chicago into a new friendly confines for young baseball players
Chicago Cubs help restore dilapidated baseball fields in West Englewood
The Chicago Cubs are hitting the field in spring training in Arizona, but the team is also turning a park district field in Chicago into a new friendly confines for young baseball players
Lightfoot responds to defamation lawsuit: 'Deeply offensive and ridiculous'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has responded to a lawsuit filed against her, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
'I have the biggest d*** in Chicago': Lightfoot berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, suit claims
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.
Chicago Park District series encourages girls to get into sports and more
The city's park district implemented the Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. Park series in an effort to bring more young girls to sporting activities, engaging in a healthier life-style. Jamie Teichmann, program and events coordinator joins Good Day Chicago to explain more.
Former Chicago Park District lifeguard supervisor charged with second sexual assault
A former Chicago Park District lifeguard supervisor already charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl is now accused of a second sexual assault.
Lincoln Park Conservatory launches Winter Flower Show, "Candy Cane"
Sebastian Ritte, Chicago Park District Floriculturist joins Good Day Chicago to talk this year's Winter Flower showcase.
Chicago Park District Board President Avis LaVelle resigns amid lifeguard abuse allegations
“Let me be clear. I am not being forced out. Mayor Lightfoot did not ask me to resign. She has been resolute in her support of me publicly and privately. For that I am profoundly grateful,” LaVelle said in a statement.
Scathing report on sex abuse by Chicago lifeguards
The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.
Chicago Park District releases report on lifeguard scandal
The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.
Chicago Park District releases special counsel report on lifeguard-sex abuse scandal
The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.