City hosts blind soccer clinic near University of Chicago

The goal of the clinic was to provide a specially adapted sports experience to students with vision loss or impairment.

Chicago beaches open for the summer
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Chicago's 22 beaches opened Friday morning. There are 26 miles of lakefront for people to enjoy this summer. They are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Riot Fest lineup features Foo Fighters, Turnstile, The Cure

The Riotfest 2023 lineup is out, and tickets are now on sale. But there's one big problem — the Chicago Park District hasn't given the green light for the show to go on.

Chicago's Brands Park to be used as temporary housing for asylum seekers
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Spring programming at Brands Park in Avondale will be moved to alternative locations. The park will temporarily house migrants that are being bused to Chicago from Texas by the busload.

Chicago Park District launches job recruitment campaign
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The Chicago Park District has summer on the mind already, launching a new recruitment effort to fill job openings for the season.

Grant Park softball leagues benched for high-ticketed events
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With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.

Chicago Park District hosts event for disabled veterans and service members

The one-day event features a variety of adaptive sports for disabled veterans and service members, giving them a chance to try out activities no matter whether they have had experience or not.

Chicago Park District hosts event for disabled veterans and service members
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The one-day event features a variety of adaptive sports for disabled veterans and service members, giving them a chance to try out activities no matter whether they have had experience or not.