Central Park's new Davis Center opens its Gottesman Pool, offering a large swimming facility and year-round recreational ...

Several fire departments are imploring local and state officials to fund necessary resources for the Winthrop beach front.

Whether at large commercial parks or smaller facilities operated by local park districts, there are plenty of waterparks in and around the Chicago area to help you enjoy the warmer months.

Millennium Park is Illinois' top picnic spot, blending natural beauty and art. Learn about its inviting lawns and must-see ...

The man was found unresponsive with a laceration to his neck in an alley of the 6200 block of South Michigan Avenue, police ...

The former St. Cornelius Church is the latest house of worship in the city to be repurposed as church attendance declines.

1976: The Chicago Sting beat the New York Cosmos, in front of 28,000 fans. It was soccer star Pelé’s last match at Soldier ...

Regardless of what the circumstances turn out to be, neighbors said this is part of a wider issue — namely lack of better options for kids in their area.

With replicas of the scoreboard, the ivy and the foul pole from the Friendly Confines, the roof deck is only slightly smaller ...

This week's History Mystery revealed: The 1915 photo captures Chicagoans of all ages (look at the buggies!) enjoying a brisk ...

I first encountered Jurassic Park one fateful day during middle school when my teacher rolled in a cart topped with a CRT television, popped in a VHS tape of Jurassic Park and pressed play.

Ashok Selvam is the regional editor for Eater Midwest and in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and has been with Eater since 2014.