Chicago parents rally to open pools on West Side
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Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.

Chicago lifeguard applicants claim they were turned away by park district
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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.

Lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans in Chicago
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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.

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.

New Chicago parks chief pledges to establish 'culture of respect' following lifeguard abuse scandal

At a town hall meeting Monday, the head of the Chicago Park District reassured a concerned mother that policy changes being put in place would prevent supervisors from taking advantage of young lifeguards — the sort of behavior that caused a sexual misconduct scandal last year.

Chicago Cubs help restore dilapidated baseball fields in West Englewood

The Chicago Cubs are hitting the field in spring training in Arizona, but the team is also turning a park district field in Chicago into a new friendly confines for young baseball players

Chicago Cubs help restore dilapidated baseball fields in West Englewood
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The Chicago Cubs are hitting the field in spring training in Arizona, but the team is also turning a park district field in Chicago into a new friendly confines for young baseball players

Lightfoot responds to defamation lawsuit: 'Deeply offensive and ridiculous'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has responded to a lawsuit filed against her, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.

'I have the biggest d*** in Chicago': Lightfoot berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, suit claims

A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.

Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
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Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games? unusual, icy sports.

Chicago Park District series encourages girls to get into sports and more
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The city's park district implemented the Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. Park series in an effort to bring more young girls to sporting activities, engaging in a healthier life-style. Jamie Teichmann, program and events coordinator joins Good Day Chicago to explain more.