Saturday, March 15, 2025

Search results for keyword: parks found in 97 News.

chicago
  • by david hall
Abandoned toys? Or treasures for toddlers? Parents sad to see beloved hand-me-downs swept from playlots

At several parks in the city, families leave old toys at playgrounds for children to enjoy. The park district began enforcing provisions in its code last month that prohibits abandoned objects from being left in playgrounds.

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
NASCAR brings its renegade past, money-driven present to Chicago

One study says Chicago got an ‘‘economic impact of $109 million from the [2023] event . . . plus an estimated $24 million worth of publicity.’’ But at what cost?

weather
  • by david hall
Mayor Johnson's response to heat wave sparks call for public hearing

On the fourth day of the heat wave last week, city officials closed cooling centers and libraries where those without air conditioning had sought relief.

work
  • by david hall
What was your most memorable summer job? Here's what Sun-Times readers say

Beaches, ballparks and cemeteries are among the places our readers have worked summer jobs in and around Chicago.