Chicago Park District

Light pollution is linked to a host of problems, the head of the Chicago Astronomical Society warned.

The festival, on Saturday and Sunday, honors the late activist who fought for lakefront protection.

Movie and park lovers can bring a blanket and a picnic basket to watch flicks for free.

Construction on the gymnastics and ice rink facility is set to begin in July.

Final payment to McHugh Construction was OK'd Wednesday. The park is expected to be done by spring 2015.

There were plans in the works to name the park after an Australian-American architect.

A new theater and a new theater company are moving into the neighborhood.

Welles Park will get a long-awaited playground, Clark Park a less-desired track-and-field facility.

The series offers its first screening in Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale and Hermosa this week.

The Movies in the Parks series begins June 7 at several Far Northwest Side locales.

The Chicago Park District is hosting a number of free events this summer.

Heather Ireland Robinson: "Now it's time to put down our roots and ensure we have this center forever."

The 62nd season of Theater on the Lake begins June 18 at Union Park.

John H. Vanderpoel was a celebrated art instructor, and his legacy adorns the walls of Ridge Park.

William Rodriguez has won 100-plus medals. With his dad in his corner he has made his first nationals.