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As some Chicago-area beaches remain closed, here's how to check if your beach is open
Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high ...
Chicago teens compete in push kart race on DuSable Lake Shore Drive ahead of NASCAR street race
Ahead of this weekend's NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, Chicago kids on Thursday raced push karts on part of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Teens competed on the NASCAR track in Grant Park for ...
La Grange Park Community Park District OKs takeover of Greater La Grange YMCA fitness center
After weeks of deliberation, the La Grange Park Community Park District has agreed to take over operations at the YMCA ...
Video shows what led up to Douglass Park shooting that killed teen, injured Laquan McDonald's cousin
Marjay Dotson, 15, was killed and 14-year-old Jeremy Herred, the cousin of Laquan McDonald, is still in the hospital.
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A once-resplendent bandstand in Garfield Park is getting the $2 million restoration it deserves
Chicago Park District Preservation Architect Michael Fus, who is overseeing the project, said the bandstand is worthy of the glow-up. “I love this structure,” he said. “It’s a jewel box in Garfield ...
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‘Loose Cannon’ Lifeguard Who Shot 2 Teens At Pool Previously Shot Dogs In Lakeview, Sources Say
Chicago Park District lifeguard Charles Leto, accused of killing a 15-year-old and critically wounded another boy outside ...