Chicago Park District employee accused of inappropriate relationship with underage lifeguard resigns
A Chicago Park District employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage former seasonal employee has resigned from their position.
Lightfoot: We're 'willing to work' with Bears, but Chicago has to be 'fiscally prudent'
"We are willing to work with them to try to address their concerns. But I’ve got to do it in a way that is fiscally prudent," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said about whether the Bears will be leaving Soldier Field and moving to Arlington Heights.
Chicago Park District sued by family of man who drowned off Rogers Park pier
The mother of a 19-year-old man that drowned last month in Lake Michigan is suing the Chicago Park District.
Chicago Park District IG says he's been fired to 'whitewash' investigation: report
The deputy inspector general of the Chicago Park District says he has been fired.
Kanye West rebuilding childhood home in Soldier Field
Rapper Kanye West is pulling out all the stops for his "Donda" listening party Thursday in Chicago.
Amazon removes delivery lockers from NW Side park
Amazon has removed delivery lockers from Chicago parks after backlash from residents.
42 park district employees disciplined in sexual misconduct probe
It seemed like the perfect summer job, a lifeguard at one of Chicago's several beaches or pools, but it turned out to be anything but.
Lightfoot launches first Summer Kickback Series with programs for Chicago teens
Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.
Chicago Park District closing indoor pools because of lack of lifeguards
The Chicago Park District is closing indoor pools because of a lack of lifeguards.
Piping plovers Monty and Rose produce second nest, one egg with help of new exclosure
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday Great Lakes piping plover pair Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
Chicago beaches to reopen Friday for Memorial Day weekend
After a year of pandemic-related closures, 22 city beaches will reopen Friday along Lake Michigan.
Registration opens today for Chicago parks programs
With temperatures in the 40s Monday it may be hard to believe summer is around the corner but back this year is Chicago Park District day camp.
Chicago Park District to reopen lakefront
The Chicago Park District on Tuesday said it plans to reopen the city’s lakefront, playgrounds and indoor aquatics programming as metrics allow the city to ease COVID-19 regulations.