From nature preserves tucked into the Chicago parks to the city's massive conservatories, you don't have to go far to find gardens teeming with flowers and plant life native to Chicago and (far ...

This town in northern Chicago has it all: stunning outdoor parks and gardens, unique architecture, and a history of famous movies being filmed there.

But Chicago also offers plenty of natural wonders that provide a respite from the hustle and the heat, from well-considered city parks to tree ... sports and wear garden gloves and good tennis ...

There is a new magazine all about parks, “Between the Leaves ... city’s best writers to give us stories about the AIDS Garden Chicago, Promontory Point, Steelworkers Park, and other spots ...

Benches border a large fountain and floral garden, and skyscrapers surround the park. You definitely feel like you’re in downtown Chicago, but without the chaos of the touristy Mag Mile nearby.

Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to ... Florida was the exception -- and in all but three cities -- Chicago, Detriot and Newark -- for violent crime risk.

Chicago’s neighborhoods have their own distinct charm and lively spirit, but most of them are barely able to keep their ...

One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to swear off the company of ...

ROMEO AND JULIET will be performed over six summer weekends in six different Chicago parks, including a first ... June 28 at 6 pm at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, 1801 South Indiana Avenue ...

Just in time for Thanksgiving, there are heaping servings of gratitude in the Chicago area native’s new book, “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation,” a ...