The cherry blossoms in Chicago's Jackson Park are nearing their 2025 peak bloom. The Chicago Park District said there have ...

Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard said despite branches falling, the most troublesome tree on Chappell's block is very much alive. In fact, he sent someone out to ...

At 9 a.m., online registration officially opened, according to the park district, which suggests creating an account or ...

The creation of our park system is the envy [...] the world,” says Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the new head of the Chicago Park ...

Online registration for the programs starts April 14 for parks west of California Avenue and for all virtual programs. It ...

Today, the Chicago Park District's nearly 600 free public parks totaling more than 8,000 acres and encompassing 29 beaches reinforces the city's historic commitment to being green. "Chicago's ...

Celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Chicago by teaching kids how to help the environment and get practice cleaning up parks and ...

There may be snow in the forecast, but families in Chicago are setting their sights on sunnier days as Chicago Park ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A sweepstakes event will select a northern Illinois resident to switch on Buckingham Fountain this year. ComEd is teaming up with the Chicago Park District for the 11th consecutive ...

When Kevin Nuppnau, director of the Valparaiso Parks Department, began planning the use of funds for an ambitious $25 million “enhancement” for the existing park landscapes in the city, he ...

The city of Gary continues to move forward with its jewel parks construction after the council approved the fund’s budget at ...

"The 'Chicago Way' was on full display at the Chicago Bears news conference today," Friends of the Parks wrote in a scathing statement issued hours after the team unveiled its lakefront plans.