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 ...

Chicago lifeguard Charles Leto has resigned following a fatal shooting that killed Marjay Dotson and Jeremy Herred ...

Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high ...

Before NASCAR’s drivers take center stage in Grant Park this weekend, some local teens got their shot to race today. WBBM’s ...

Find out the top places to watch the fireworks shows this Friday, July 4 in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the times when they ...

A portable toilet in a Huntley park was ripped apart in what police say was among the more destructive instances of vandalism ...

CHICAGO ( WGN) — Chicago police say officers discovered a case of animal abuse in the Irving Park neighborhood on the city’s ...

Besides fireworks and parades, there are plenty of options for fun throughout the Chicago area this holiday weekend.

With temps in the low- to mid-90s through Saturday, Elgin’s splash pad in downtown Festival Park is a good place to beat the ...

The calendar has flipped to July, and the MLB All-Star Game is just 12 days away, set for July 15 at Atlanta’s Truist Park. While it technically comes past the 81-game halfway mark for most teams, ...

This summer keep and eye out for pianos in parks across the city! Whether you’re a pro, or want a free lesson “Make Music ...