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National parks are ranked by closest straight line distance, measured from representative points in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro Area and each national park.

Kavya Beheraj/Axios Chicago just missed the top 10 for an annual ranking of parks in the U.S. Why it matters: Chicago has more than 1,200 parks that serve as free community meeting spots, offer indoor ...

Sydney Gush Share Each spring and summer, a bevy of swallowtail butterflies descend on parks in Chicago. But this year, residents may notice some look a whole lot bigger. The Peggy Notebaert ...

With more than 600 parks and facilities spread throughout the city, it's not difficult to find a new Chicago park to explore. From sprawling green oases like Humboldt Park and Douglass Park to ...

At the southern tip of Lake Michigan, an hour’s drive from Chicago, lies one of the country’s most biodiverse national parks. Shoreline birds build their homes along the coastal habitat.

A preservation group known for protecting lakefront land and parks in Chicago has responded to news that the Chicago Bears could stay in the city and build a new stadium near their current Soldier ...

Dive into Chicago’s amusement parks and the role the city played in shaping the industry. Dive into the history of Chicago’s amusement parks and the role the city played in shaping the ...