Chicago Park District

Start warming up the vocal cords for Friday's sing-along screening of "Grease" at Independence Park.

The four adolescents were all wearing life jackets when their boat capsized, the fire department said. 

The events are part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series.

The Chicago Park District uses treated biosolids from the city's waste stream as an organic fertilizer.

The 2014 animated blockbuster will screen Tuesday night at River Park.

Events will take place at Far Northwest Side parks this month, officials said.

A key parks group leader said negotiations with the park district are looking good for dog owners.

Nearly a year after the boathouse's official opening, there isn't a canoe or kayak in sight.

"The Social Network" is screening Thursday night at Clark Park as part of Movies in the Parks.

Moviegoers can bring a blanket and a picnic basket to watch flicks for free during the series.

There are 48 statues of men in Chicago parks. None of women.

The free festival, aimed at sparking local kids' scientific curiosity, starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday. 

Families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray to the free outdoor movie.

It is also expected to serve as a field house for the Bronzeville neighborhood.

The "Boxing at the Plaza" special Wednesday afternoon kicked off another Chicago Park District season.