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The Chicago Park District says it has only been able to secure 55% of the lifeguards it needs to safely operate its 99 pools and beaches.

As another heat wave is expected to take over Chicago this week, can residents head to citywide pools and beaches to cool down?

The Chicago Park District’s 49 outdoor pools usually open for the season June 24. But not this year, thanks to a nationwide lifeguard shortage.

Taking a dip on a hot day in one of Chicago’s many pools and beaches is a favorite summer activity for residents across the city and suburbs, but a nationwide lifeguard shortage could impact that tradition. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has more.

Taking a dip on a hot day in one of Chicago’s many pools is a favorite summer activity for residents across the city and suburbs. But a lifeguard shortage across the nation is continuing to affect whether those pools will even be able to open.

The Chicago Park District is continuing its search for lifeguards amid a nationwide shortage and a massive heat wave hitting the city, sending more residents to Lake Michigan to cool off.

Sandra Mazuera’s Memorial Day picnic with friends took an unexpected turn this year when a small breeze led to an injury that landed her in the hospital.

Sandra Mazuera’s Memorial Day picnic with friends took an unexpected turn this year when a small breeze led to an injury that landed her in the hospital. NBC 5’s Chris Hush has the story.

While most of Chicago’s beaches are set to open Friday, swimming isn’t permitted due to high waves.

While temperatures Thursday are expected to be hot and humid again, and Wednesday’s high temperature of 90 degrees even broke a weather record, the city’s beaches don’t open for the season for a few more weeks. Iisha Scott has more.

Online registration began Monday, May 9.

Online registration for hundreds of 2022 Chicago Park District Summer Day Camps will begin Monday at 9 a.m. Here’s how to register.

With temperature projected to be in the 70s and 80s, the forecast next week will feel like summer — just in time for summer camp registration.

With summertime approaching, so is registration season for Chicago Park District Summer Camps. 

Here’s when 2022 Chicago Park District Summer Camp registration opens, what camps are available and more.

As a sign of summer, the Buckingham Fountain is set to surge with the flip of a switch next month. 

As a sign of summer, the Buckingham Fountain is set to sprout with the flip of a switch next month.

With summertime approaching, so is registration season for Chicago Park District Summer Camps.

The Chicago Park District has filed a motion looking to seal the lawsuit that alleges Mayor Lori Lightfoot used obscene language in negotiations over the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.

The Chicago Park District has paid at least $330,000 to outside law firms investigating the department’s response to allegations of sexual harassment or abuse involving lifeguards at pools and beaches