In August, the park board applied for a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The grant money would have helped fund the ...

Hundreds of protesters surrounded the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park on July 17, 2020. They attempted to pull the statue down and many battled with Chicago police officers.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're visiting Chicago in early September, head to Grant Park early – around 11 a.m. to avoid the lines – for the Taste of Chicago. Enjoy the park and eat the best ...

Chicago fire officials said. The crash happened between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the lakefront trail near East Balbo Drive in Grant Park. The woman, who was the driver of the car, managed to get out ...

City crews removed the Christopher Columbus statue from its pedestal in Grant Park in July 2020 ... monument or public artwork removed by the Chicago Monuments Project to previous locations ...