Humboldt Park Beach will soon reopen after four-year hiatus

After a four-year hiatus, Humboldt Park Beach will soon reopen to the public, according to the Chicago Park District.

Good Day on the Road: Navigating a lifeguard shortage
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It's a perfect day to go for a swim, but there's something that's missing for a lot of pools. Fox 32's Gabriella Premus is at North Avenue Beach and she's talk about how the Chicago Park District is working around a lifeguard shortage.

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.

Behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's iconic Buckingham Fountain
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Crews are getting ready to turn on the iconic Buckingham Fountain. FOX 32 got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chicago Park District is preparing for the event.

Chicago Park District workers vote to strike over wages, benefits

Workers from the Chicago Park District have voted in favor of going on strike as they seek resolution to grievances related to low wages and inadequate benefits.

Chicago Park District workers vote to strike
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Workers from the Chicago Park District have voted in favor of going on strike as they seek resolution to grievances related to low wages and inadequate benefits.

Chicago Park District hosts 'Free Fitness Centers Week'

If your New Year's resolution involves getting more active, the Chicago Park District is offering a helping hand.

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.