The Latest Breaking News from Washington Park

African Festival of the Arts celebrates culture: ‘It’s like Africa in Chicago’

The annual African Festival of the Arts ran Labor Day weekend at Washington Park with vendors from around the country and world. The festival brings the African diaspora to Chicago with food, music and celebration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023

100,000 tulip bulbs to be planted on South Side vacant lots

The public work orchestrated by Chicago artist Amanda Williams aims to redefine redlining in Washington Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Anti-violence group says permits pulled for softball league after Washington Park mass shooting

Acclivus Inc. denies involvement in Sept. 13 attack, calls on Chicago Park District to reinstate permits for future games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

UniverSoul Circus ready for celebrating with Chicago audiences again at Washington Park

The circus performers, known for giving an interactive show, are looking forward to Chicago’s enthusiastic audiences.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

5 hurt, 3 critically, in Washington Park shooting

Just after midnight, police responded to a call of shots fired and found several people were shot in the 6200 block of South Michigan Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022

16-year-old boy shot and killed in Washington Park

The teen was near a parking lot Sunday evening when he was struck by gunfire, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

2 killed, 2 seriously hurt when SUV strikes tree in Washington Park

One person was ejected from the SUV and the others had to be extricated from the car.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022

Man charged with shooting woman in attempted murder-suicide in Washington Park in 2019

Anthony Wilson, 54, shot the woman in the back of her head during an argument, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2022