An iconic Chicago landmark and the city’s “only inland beach” is back in operation for the first time in four years, as the Humboldt Park Beach reopened to the public on Monday. The beach, closed for ...

Though the Chicago area could be in for a washout or two this upcoming holiday weekend, the unofficial start of summer means beaches across the city of Chicago will open for the season, starting on ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s beaches are officially open, marking the start of the 2025 summer season. From now until Labor Day, city ...

With beach season coming up, Ald. Lamont Robinson said his office will be working with police and the Park District to keep ...

Swimmers were dealt some disappointment for another day as several Chicago-area beaches remained shut down due to high bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Veterans Park Beach in ...

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The parking gates and license plate readers are now in place at 10 locations up and down the lakefront.