Washington Park

The circus brings performers from around the world to the South Side of Chicago.

But the mayor left the door open to removing the Balbo monument near Soldier Field.

Chance the Rapper's brother and the Nigerian songwriter will open the fest on Sept. 1.

The Grammy-winning artist is the only performer announced for the 28th annual fest.

The Chicago Cubs are sponsoring the league that plays at five city parks.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the park starting from the "Fountain of Time."

Satellites passing over the park caught UniverSoul Circus setting up its 2,000-seat tent.

Project 120 and Openlands will plant thousands of trees in the park over the next 10 years.

"Chief Commander" Ebeneezer Obey will also play the Labor Day weekend festival.

That statue, by the sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial, was removed from its pedestal Thursday.

The performance will come to Steelworkers Park and Washington Park during the run.

Pianos in the Parks program puts seven pianos at your fingertips until Aug. 1.

New Orleans brass bands are scheduled to play all day in Washington Park for the celebration.

The Chicago Park District will hold a meeting Thursday to find out what sports neighbors want offered.

Those working on the plan largely agree Washington Park is a better fit, Paul Goldberger said.