It's been a slow return to seven days, and the Chicago Park District’s pool season will be short this year, ending just before Chicago Public Schools students return Aug. 18.

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future two days before his departure for a new education leadership role in Massachusetts.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The rape case against Patrick Kane has been dismissed, the Erie County district attorney said Thursday. On Aug. 6, a 21-year-old woman brought rape allegations against the 26-year ...

Chicago’s public schools, which many lifeguards attend, start Aug. 18. The park district has struggled in recent years to attract lifeguards, but has made some inroads, officials said.