CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Park District is hosting the city's 13th annual Night Out in the Parks on Saturday. It's a series of events meant to amplify the arts across the city. The events are all ...

Mel Cozzi and George Howe, Board of Commissioners for the City of Oregon, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the City of Oregon and all that it has to offer for visitors. Mel and ...

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The City of Kenosha Parks Department announces that the Washington Park Pool, 1821 Washington Road, will be closed for the day on Sunday, July 20 due to operational ...

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