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Chicago Park District Hiring Workers as City Pleads With Residents to Stop Littering
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.
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Movies in the Park Opens in Chicago on Monday
Despite many activities cancelled over coronavirus concerns, Chicagoans can still view socially-distant films as Movies in the Park opened Monday. The Chicago Park District’s summer movie series will feature free films Monday through Friday through September 11 with outdoor screening at various city parks. Due to concerns over COVID-19 spreading, the Park District will enforce mandatory face coverings for viewers…
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Chicago to Reopen Some Parks, Libraries Monday
The City of Chicago announced Sunday that several city services would be up and running Monday, including the reopening of some parks and libraries across the city. NBC 5’s Susan Carlson reports.
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Chicago Parks Busy on Warmest Day, Despite Stay-at-Home Order
Even with Illinois’ stay-at-home order in place, portions of Chicago’s parks were packed on the city’s warmest day of the year so far. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.