High waves this morning are bringing debris onto portions of the lakefront trail. Click here to see the areas affected by this.
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement in effect through late Monday night (7/22/19). Life-threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches. Caution should be exercised if visiting a beach. Check the flag color at each beach before swimming. Learn more.
Early on Chicago adopted the phrase “urbs in horto,” as its motto which is Latin for city in a garden.
There are hundreds of parks, nature preserves, and trails throughout the city—and officials are on a mission to ensure that every kid is within a 10 minute walk to a park or playground.
View the list at: