Chicago Park District prepares lifeguards for busy beach season
With Chicago beaches opening Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago Park District is training lifeguards through rigorous swim tests and safety drills to help keep swimmers safe all summer long.
With Chicago beaches opening Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago Park District is training lifeguards through rigorous swim tests and safety drills to help keep swimmers safe all summer long.
Bald eaglets hatch in Chicago for first time in over 100 years
A rare sight in Chicago! Bald eaglets have hatched in the city for the first time in more than a century. The Chicago Park District says habitat restoration helped bring them back, and residents are being asked to keep their distance to protect the nest. Video Credit: Dustin Weidner via Storyful
A rare sight in Chicago! Bald eaglets have hatched in the city for the first time in more than a century. The Chicago Park District says habitat restoration helped bring them back, and residents are being asked to keep their distance to protect the nest. Video Credit: Dustin Weidner via Storyful
Two eaglets born in Chicago for the first time in over 100 years
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
Historic Art Deco monument in Chicago's Marquette Park still stands strong
Unveiled in 1935 before a crowd of more than 40,000, this rare Art Deco monument in Marquette Park remains a striking piece of Chicago history.
Unveiled in 1935 before a crowd of more than 40,000, this rare Art Deco monument in Marquette Park remains a striking piece of Chicago history.
Chicago Park District addresses claims of homeless encampment clearing at Eugene Field Park
The Chicago Park District addressed reports that a homeless encampment has been cleared at Eugene Field Park. The district says it performed a routine coordinated cleaning but the encampment was not closed.
The Chicago Park District addressed reports that a homeless encampment has been cleared at Eugene Field Park. The district says it performed a routine coordinated cleaning but the encampment was not closed.
Chicago Park District highlights winter programs for all ages
The Chicago Park District’s Farah Tunks explains how residents can stay active through a wide range of indoor and outdoor winter activities, plus how to register and find program information.
The Chicago Park District’s Farah Tunks explains how residents can stay active through a wide range of indoor and outdoor winter activities, plus how to register and find program information.
Refine your golf game for free at the Columbus Park Mini Putt Course
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus tries her hand with the putter at the newly unveiled Columbus Park Mini Putt Course.
FOX 32's Gabriella Premus tries her hand with the putter at the newly unveiled Columbus Park Mini Putt Course.
Homeless encampment on Chicago's North Side cleared after fires, safety concerns
A homeless encampment on Chicago's North Side has been dismantled after repeated fires and safety risks, according to officials.
A homeless encampment on Chicago's North Side has been dismantled after repeated fires and safety risks, according to officials.
Parents of teens shot at Chicago pool sue suspected shooter, Park District
The families of two teenagers who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
The families of two teenagers who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
Families of teens shot at Chicago pool file lawsuit against suspect, park district
The families of two teenagers who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
The families of two teenagers who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
Families of teens shot at Chicago's Douglass Park file lawsuit against suspect, park district
The families of two teens who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
The families of two teens who were shot, one fatally, at Douglass Park in June announced a lawsuit against the Chicago Park District and the suspected shooter.
Chicago Park District unveils bold redesign for downtown lakefront | ChicagoNOW
Chicago's front yard might be getting a major facelift. A sweeping new vision from the Chicago Park District reimagines the lakefront from Randolph Street to Museum Campus, adding green space, public art, and long-awaited pedestrian connections. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman explains more.
Chicago's front yard might be getting a major facelift. A sweeping new vision from the Chicago Park District reimagines the lakefront from Randolph Street to Museum Campus, adding green space, public art, and long-awaited pedestrian connections. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman explains more.
Chicago lifeguard who allegedly shot teens passed all background checks: park district
The Chicago Park District has concluded its internal review into a former lifeguard who allegedly shot two unarmed teens, killing one of them last month in Douglass Park.
The Chicago Park District has concluded its internal review into a former lifeguard who allegedly shot two unarmed teens, killing one of them last month in Douglass Park.
Fireworks accident leaves Chicago Park District workers seriously wounded
Two Chicago Park District employees were seriously injured by a firework Saturday morning at Humboldt Park beach.
Two Chicago Park District employees were seriously injured by a firework Saturday morning at Humboldt Park beach.
Pro-Palestinian film in Chicago's Movies in the Park series sparks controversy
As tensions between Israel and Iran begin to cool, controversy is heating up in Chicago over a planned screening of a documentary some say is antisemitic.
As tensions between Israel and Iran begin to cool, controversy is heating up in Chicago over a planned screening of a documentary some say is antisemitic.
Chicago Park District to crack down on unauthorized food vendors
Chicago city agencies are stepping up enforcement on unlicensed food vendors on public property this summer.
Chicago city agencies are stepping up enforcement on unlicensed food vendors on public property this summer.
All 22 of Chicago beaches to open on Friday
All 22 of Chicago's beaches will open for the summer season on Friday.
All 22 of Chicago's beaches will open for the summer season on Friday.
Riot Fest to remain at Douglass Park through 2027
The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest signed a deal to keep the music festival in Douglass Park through 2027.
The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest signed a deal to keep the music festival in Douglass Park through 2027.
Chicago Park District opening applications for summer jobs
Rosa Escareno stopped by Good Day Chicago to talk about summer job opportunities.
Rosa Escareno stopped by Good Day Chicago to talk about summer job opportunities.
New Chicago Park District leader sworn in
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.