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.

'We are grateful': Amundsen Park reopens after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
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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 to reopen to residents next week
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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 Park District pays over $1.9M in settlement to 3 former lifeguards
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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.

Ex-Chicago Park District electrician gets more than 3 years for helping break through barricades on Jan. 6
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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
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Someone installed a sign at Loyola Beach indicating that it was now a nude beach, according to a Chicago alderwoman.

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
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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.