Most folks like to celebrate the Fourth of July, whether it’s with barbeques, sporting events, parades or fireworks displays.

Food Truck Friday was held at Washington Square Park on Friday, kicking off a new summer series for the community to enjoy.

The threat of closure, even if only temporary, seemed to spark a sense of unity in the neighborhood, reminding dog owners, parkgoers and neighboring schools what the historic park means to them and… ...

Since its inception in 1842, Washington Square Park has seen its fair share of eras. As the oldest park in Chicago, it was the landing spot for many people who lost their homes after the Great ...

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Lorde's mysterious Washington Square Park event was shut down right before it was set to start on Tuesday evening.

Protest, dissent have been part of Chicago history since Washington Square Park's heyday Decades ago, Washington Square Park often drew crowds of 2,000 or more, and by the early 1900s it had ...

Pussy Riot, the provocative, political Russian punk band, came to Washington Square Park Wednesday to deliver a stern warning about rising authoritarianism.

Mayor Eric Adams said city agencies and community leaders will team up to tackle ongoing concerns at Washington Square Park, including open drug use and violence.

By 9:30 a.m., Wemby picked his court: Washington Square Park. “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” the forward-center posted.

Across the US, states have different ways of celebrating Christmas. From festive markets to light displays, take a look at Christmas in every state.

Beloved hangout for skateboarders. Washington Square Park fits all of these well-known monikers and more. But it also fits some lesser-known descriptions that dig into its history and mysteries.