Here are 15 of our favorites from NASCAR's first street race in Chicago. Bubba Wallace drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo ...

2. Play at a splash pad. From June to August, dozens of local parks offer spray features — aka splash pads — that are perfect for the young (and young at heart) to cool off on a hot day ...

Titled “From Swamps to Parks: Building Chicago’s Public Spaces,” the exhibit uses items from the Chicago Public Library archives that are on display through August 2021. The photos — some ...

These are the best ways to stay cool right now without spending too much or going too far. ... which includes pool access. 15 W. Chicago Ave. Suburban water parks with non-resident passes.