Shakespeare Returning To 18 Chicago Parks
The Chicago Park District has partnered with Chicago Shakespeare Theater to put on 26 performances of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
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The Chicago Park District has partnered with Chicago Shakespeare Theater to put on 26 performances of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
The partnership between police, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Park District is part of what the city is calling the Summer Surge initiative.
Nicole Ellison tired of waiting for someone to fix the crumbling stairs outside the field house at Altgeld Park. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
The state of Illinois Saturday awarded grants totaling $16.5 million to 46 park and playground projects statewide, including 29 in the six-county region.
The stadium that's home to the Chicago Bears has a capacity of 61,500 people for football games and 63,500 for other events.
Call it a small silver lining to an otherwise miserable winter: Cold temperatures mean the city's outdoor ice skating rinks can stay open an extra weekend this year.
Are you having a hard time meeting other parents? The following five places are great ways to meet other parents in Chicago.
The Chicago Park District is putting out the call to filmmakers to submit their work. A panel then will choose between 6 and 10 of the films to be shown.
Dance your way to better health by checking out the following five fitness and dance classes in Chicago.
Why wait until New Year's Day to start your resolution to volunteer? Consider checking out the following five Chicago-area organizations that can use volunteers this holiday season.
Ice skating rinks at seven parks across the city will open for the season Friday, with a brand-new eighth rink set to open next month.
The Chicago Park District's "Senior Games" began Tuesday morning on the South Side, but hot weather was not much of a factor, despite the 90-plus temperatures.
Take your four-legged friend for a quick walk along these five stunning trails in the Chicago area.
Lakefront visitors are being advised to check the flags at Chicago beaches before going into the water on Friday, because of possible danger of rip currents from choppy conditions.
Swimming was banned at all Chicago beaches Tuesday afternoon, due to high waves and potentially dangerous rip currents.
You start by going to www.chiparkpoints.com and earning 100 points just to register and an additional 75 points for linking your social media accounts to the program.
"It's exciting, really," Pippen said. "It's really giving the kids something to do."
Put up your dukes! Commuters in downtown Chicago enjoyed a few rounds center ring at Daley Plaza today.
WBBM Newsradio first reported the disappearance of the Thillens name and the removal of the iconic giant baseball that marked the entrance to Thillens Stadium, the little league park built in 1938 on Chicago's North Side.
A piece of Chicago history has been wiped out by the Chicago Park District, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
From film festivals to outdoor movie screenings, the Chicago area offers a wealth of opportunities to see both old favorites and new films on the big screen. Check out the following summer movie events and find an event near you.
Tired of fishing in the same spot every time? Shake it up a bit and check out these five hotspots for reeling in a big one.
The Emanuel administration has committed $750,000 in leftover NATO Summit funds to offer more nighttime events at city parks this summer.
Celebrating Easter in Chicago should be something for the entire family. Check out some of the Easter-themed activities that cater towards families with children this Easter and make it memorable for everyone, regardless of their age.
While Chicago definitely isn't lacking in outdoor activities during the summer, it can be helpful to give your teens some structure during their summer break.
As Chicago police continue to investigate who intentionally set a house fire that killed four people in West Englewood, the son of the woman who died is remembering his late mother's dedication to her foster children.
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation's most popular types of firearms.
All remaining charges against the "Broadview Six" defendants have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros Thursday afternoon.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum opens at Chicago's Field Museum on Friday, the first time the exhibition has been put on display outside of Japan.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation's most popular types of firearms.
All remaining charges against the "Broadview Six" defendants have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros Thursday afternoon.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
A new internet tool developed with the help of the University of Chicago is making it possible for music listeners to identify songs that were created using artificial intelligence.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bill Pullinsi, a Chicago-area stage director and producer widely called the "father of dinner theater," has died.
Some special “fossils” will be unveiled Friday at Chicago’s Field Museum.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert’s old desks, and now it will receive the whole “Late Show” set.
Visitation was to be held Thursday for Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise last week.
Burglars broke into Salerno’s on Tap in Chicago’s West Town community early Thursday morning.
Mostly sunny but cooler Thursday, especially by the lake. Highs around 60.
A Chicago police officer's family said he's lucky to be alive after he was attacked on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
All remaining charges against the "Broadview Six" defendants have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros Thursday afternoon.
As Chicago police continue to investigate who intentionally set a house fire that killed four people in West Englewood, the son of the woman who died is remembering his late mother's dedication to her foster children.
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation's most popular types of firearms.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum opens at Chicago's Field Museum on Friday, the first time the exhibition has been put on display outside of Japan.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.
Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the ninth inning, four Chicago pitchers held Seattle to one hit, and the White Sox beat the Mariners 2-1.
Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to move into first place in the NL Central.
Rickea Jackson's promising first season with the Chicago Sky is over after it barely began after suffering a torn ACL in Sunday's win against the Minnesota Lynx.
All remaining charges against the "Broadview Six" defendants have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros Thursday afternoon.
Burglars broke into Salerno's on Tap in Chicago's West Town community early Thursday morning.
A former volleyball coach from Elburn, Illinois, has been charged in a sexual assault case dating back more than 25 years.
Chicago police on Wednesday were searching for seven people in connection with an armed robbery at the Thorndale CTA Red Line stop earlier this month.
A man was shot in the legs early Wednesday morning in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
