Chicago beaches open for the summer this month

The Chicago Park District said the city's beaches will be open for the season beginning Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m. The park district said swimming is not permitted until then.

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.