Chicago's beaches to close for swimmers after Labor Day
Labor Day marks the end of swimming season.
Labor Day marks the end of swimming season.
All Chicago public pools to close by Sunday
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
Chicago public pools to close by Sunday
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
Chicago NASCAR race will occupy most of Grant Park for 2 weeks
We've known the NASCAR street race is scheduled for the beginning of July 2023, but on Thursday afternoon, the sheer scale of the permit issued by the Chicago Park District to NASCAR was unveiled.
We've known the NASCAR street race is scheduled for the beginning of July 2023, but on Thursday afternoon, the sheer scale of the permit issued by the Chicago Park District to NASCAR was unveiled.
NASCAR race in Chicago will occupy most of Grant Park for 2 weeks
We've known the NASCAR street race is scheduled for the beginning of July 2023, but on Thursday afternoon, the sheer scale of the permit issued by the park district to NASCAR was unveiled.
We've known the NASCAR street race is scheduled for the beginning of July 2023, but on Thursday afternoon, the sheer scale of the permit issued by the park district to NASCAR was unveiled.
Complete list of Chicago Park District swimming pools opening Tuesday
The weather has been hot in Chicago for weeks, but the Park District has not been able to hire enough lifeguards to open pools in the neighborhoods. Last week, they said with only 55% of the "targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards" the Park District will be able to open less than half of the outdoor pools.
The weather has been hot in Chicago for weeks, but the Park District has not been able to hire enough lifeguards to open pools in the neighborhoods. Last week, they said with only 55% of the "targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards" the Park District will be able to open less than half of the outdoor pools.
Chicago Park District to reassign some beach lifeguards to open neighborhood pools July 5
With nearly half of its lifeguard jobs still unfilled, the Chicago Park District will limit access to no-swimming-allowed portions of North Avenue Beach and Calumet Beach to divert enough lifeguards to open 37 neighborhood pools on July 5.
With nearly half of its lifeguard jobs still unfilled, the Chicago Park District will limit access to no-swimming-allowed portions of North Avenue Beach and Calumet Beach to divert enough lifeguards to open 37 neighborhood pools on July 5.
Chicago Park District pools won't open until July 5 due to lifeguard shortage
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.
Lifeguard shortage prompts delay of Chicago pool openings until after the Fourth of July
Chicago Park District General Supt. Rosa Escareno explains why they are experiencing a lifeguard shortage and when they expect to be appropriately staffed.
Chicago Park District General Supt. Rosa Escareno explains why they are experiencing a lifeguard shortage and when they expect to be appropriately staffed.
Chicago pool openings delayed until July due to lifeguard shortage
Chicago residents seeking relief from a recent heat wave won’t be able to cool off in the city’s pools until after the Fourth of July weekend because of a lifeguard shortage, park officials said.
Chicago residents seeking relief from a recent heat wave won’t be able to cool off in the city’s pools until after the Fourth of July weekend because of a lifeguard shortage, park officials said.
Parents call on Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park
Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.
Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.
Chicago parents rally to open pools on West Side
Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.
Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.
Chicago lifeguard applicants say hiring process is complicated amid staffing shortage
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
Chicago lifeguard applicants claim they were turned away by park district
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
Chicago Park District provides water safety training ahead of beach season
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it’s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it’s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Chicago Park District provides water safety training ahead of beach season
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it?s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it?s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans in Chicago
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago Park District offering $500 bonus to lifeguard applicants due to shortage
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago's cherry blossoms are just days away from full bloom
More than 160 cherry trees are blooming in Chicago along the Columbian Basin behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.
More than 160 cherry trees are blooming in Chicago along the Columbian Basin behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.
Chicago names new track and field facility in honor of former Bears player
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined the Chicago Park District on Wednesday to honor a former Olympian from Chicago.