Cooling power: Chicago’s outdoor pools open Friday
Ready to beat the heat? The Chicago Park District's 49 outdoor pools are set to open Friday as the mercury is expected climb to the 80s this weekend. The weather...
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MCA neighbors upset over rooftop equipment, park damage
Some Streeterville residents have slammed the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for being a bad neighbor, pointing to the addition of mechanical equipment on the rooftop within eyesight of condo...
As more ticks spread to Illinois from north and south, experts warn of severe season
When Keith Clay became interested in ticks almost 17 years ago, the lone star tick couldn't be found in southern Indiana. Now, he says, it is the most common. Clay,...
Cubs help South, West side Little Leagues get $90,000 worth of new gear
More than $90,000 worth of new baseball equipment is heading to hundreds of kids who play on Little League teams on the South and West sides. Bats, gloves, bases, uniforms...
Men’s group funds local nonprofits after 5-minute pitch
Like a scene from TV's "Shark Tank" competition, Chicago-area men in a group meet quarterly, each ready to write a $100 check to one of three nonprofits delivering five-minute elevator...
Chicago’s teen birth rate further declines to historic low
The city's teen birth rate continues to decline and hit a historic low in 2014, the most recent year city data is available, Chicago officials have announced. The birth rate...
Homeless dogs get accessorized with ‘cones of fame’ to aid adoption
Erin Einbender spent $200 at a craft store buying colorful feathers, fuzzy pompom balls and other supplies for her final photography project as a student at the School of the...
Navy Pier’s Ferris wheel reaches 1 million rides
Less than one year after it opened, the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier hit a major milestone on Thursday: 1 million rides. The 196-foot-tall year-round attraction, called the Centennial Wheel...
Chicago ranks 11th on list of U.S. cities with best parks
Chicago ranks just shy of the top 10 U.S. cities with the best park systems, according to a new list released Wednesday. Chicago ranked 11th, tied with Seattle, up four...
$425,000 antique clock reported stolen from Chicago show at Merchandise Mart
Chicago police are investigating the reported theft of a jewel-encrusted antique clock valued at $425,000 from an exhibit of the Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show held at the...