Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side

A $4 million playground funded by the Obama Foundation is designed to exceed ADA standards and serve children of all abilities.

Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side
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Chicago cut the ribbon Monday on its first fully inclusive playground, a 21,000-square-foot space at Midway Plaisance Park on the South Side built so children and adults of every ability can use the same equipment, side by side, for the first time in the city’s history.

Chicago weather: Hot days, stormy nights ahead before cooldown arrives

Chicagoland faces several rounds of potential severe weather through Thursday, including damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes. Here's the latest forecast.

South Shore shooting leaves 19-year-old in critical condition

A 19-year-old man was shot and critically wounded in an apartment hallway late Monday night in South Shore, police said.

Stacey King's sons remember father's life, impact: 'Your legacy will live on'

Stacey King’s family is remembering the Bulls legend as a devoted father whose humor and warmth touched generations of fans. Read their full statement.

Illinois lawmaker proposes plan to keep Bears from moving to Indiana
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An Illinois state representative plans to introduce legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois after the team announced it is moving forward with plans for a potential new stadium development in northwest Indiana.

Cars line up for $1.99 gas across Chicago: "It's a blessing"
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Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the line of cars swarming a gas station on the city's Northwest Side in pursuit of less than $2 a gallon.

CPD: Man struck with baseball bat, shot in South Shore attack

Chicago police are investigating after a man was struck with a baseball bat and shot on the city's South Side Monday night.

4 men shot, 1 fatally on Chicago's West Side
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Four people were shot Monday evening on Chicago's West Side, leaving one man dead and three others wounded, police said.

Chicago weather: Heat, humidity build as severe storm threat grows

Chicagoland's first 90-degree day of the year is expected Wednesday, followed by a risk of severe storms. Here's the latest forecast.