Chicago beaches

The Chicago Park District is looking to hire more workers to clean up beaches and parks as Mayor Lori Lightfoot called on residents – venturing out more as the city reopens from coronavirus restrictions – to stop littering in public spaces.

Two endangered shorebirds that birding enthusiasts have tracked for years along a Chicago beachfront have lost their latest clutch of eggs to a skunk attack

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began last year, Chicago beaches are open for swimming, but a swim advisory has been issued at a pair of beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan. According to the latest information available from the Chicago Park District, a swim advisory has been issued at Ohio Street Beach, located at 600 North…

As Chicago continues to reopen, the city’s lakefront is returning with beaches reopening for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago’s lakefront beaches will reopen Friday, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District.

Chicago’s lakefront beaches will reopen Friday, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District.

Memorial Day weekend marks the reopening of Chicago beaches, a major signal summer is on the way.

Chicago officials are urging residents to enjoy the beaches with caution after spending a year away from the cold waters. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Chicago took a step toward a normal summer Monday as the city revealed its beaches will reopen just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Here are some tips to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe during your next beach day.

While Chicago’s beaches remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of people gathered in an area near the city’s Montrose Beach Saturday, prompting criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot posted a social media showing several individuals, many of them who appeared to not be abiding by social distancing guidelines, in a grassy area near boat docks. “It’s called...

While Chicago’s beaches remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of people gathered in an area near the city’s Montrose Beach Saturday, prompting criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot posted a social media showing several individuals, many of them who appeared to not be abiding by social distancing guidelines, in a grassy area near boat docks. “It’s called...

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As July heat causes more people to seek some relief, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that Chicago beaches will not open any time soon. Though several other states opened beaches and pools already, Lightfoot explained that the potential for congregation makes it too difficult to properly socially distance amid the coronavirus. “Until we feel like we are in a good…

With Chicago’s summer heat in full force, the city’s popular beaches and pools, a typical destination for keeping cool, remain closed and there’s no sign they’ll be reopening any time soon. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday explained why. Though other states opened beaches and pools recently, Lightfoot explained that “they are ripe for congregate gathering and not social...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday the introduction of a new utility bill relief program for the city aimed at making costs more affordable for residents.

While some people may spend the Fourth of July weekend at beaches, that’s not the case this year, at least in Chicago. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

With smaller beach fronts this summer, many people are packing in, leading to increased concern over water safety. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Since pools closed for summer, more people are heading to the beach. But with high water levels and erosion leading to smaller beach fronts, many are packing in, leading to increased concern over water safety. Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, has used this time to educate the public about the risks involved. GLSRP is a…

Chicago’s beaches aren’t reopening with Lakefront Trail next week. The city’s mayor said the decision to keep beaches closed was aimed at preventing crowds from gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. “We are concerned about the beaches because of congregating,” Lightfoot said Thursday as she announced the popular 606 Trail and Chicago’s habors will be joining the Lakefront Trail in...