{ "city": "Chicago Park District", "state": "IL", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chicagoparkdistrict/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Chicago Park District Personnel Board to approve two job descriptions and salaries", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve the minutes from its April 8, 2026 meeting and vote on new job descriptions and salaries for two positions: Director of Crisis Support and Nature Center Director. Public comment is limited to three registered speakers.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/7/1335_A_Personnel_Board_26-07-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1335&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Chicago Park District considers contracts for polling site accessibility and video services", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss the RiverLab programming and proposed amendments to Chapter VII of the district code. The body is deciding on several contract awards, a settlement, and an agreement amendment for Dusable Park.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/7/1317_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1317&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers restoration of Jackson Park Burnham Building and park namings", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss teen engagement and review several contract extensions. The board is deciding on a project award for the Burnham Building restoration and the official naming of two park areas.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/6/1316_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/6/1316_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1316&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Chicago Park District holds special meeting for board retreat", "summary": "The purpose of this special board meeting is for a routine Board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items, including a closed session and an open session.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/6/1331_A_Special_Meeting_26-06-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/6/1331_M_Special_Meeting_26-06-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1331&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board of Commissioners to elect officers and review special event permits", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its annual meeting to elect a President and Vice President. The board will also consider contract extensions and special event permits for Grant Park, Garfield Park, and Midway Plaisance.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/5/1315_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/5/1315_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1315&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Personnel Board to review Legal Intern salary and appoint hearing officer", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve a job description and salary for a Legal Intern. The board is also scheduled to appoint a new hearing officer.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/4/1330_A_Personnel_Board_26-04-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/4/1330_M_Personnel_Board_26-04-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1330&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to vote on park renamings and contract extensions", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, extend two contracts for electrical supplies and park design services, and initiate 45-day notice periods to rename two parks. A presentation on park cleanliness and public comments will also be held.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/4/1314_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/4/1314_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1314&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-03-13", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Chicago Park District Board to hold routine retreat", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a routine Board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items including public comment and both closed and open sessions.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1329_A_Special_Meeting_26-03-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1329_M_Special_Meeting_26-03-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1329&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers contracts for ice rink operations and food services", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review several contract awards and extensions for district-wide services. The meeting includes presentations on youth hiring and the Willy E. White Award, as well as provisional approvals for special event permits.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1313_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1313_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1313&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Personnel Board to review job descriptions and employee termination", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve job descriptions and salaries for five positions. The board will also vote on a recommendation regarding the termination of an Aquatics Department employee.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1328_A_Personnel_Board_26-03-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/3/1328_M_Personnel_Board_26-03-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1328&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers contract for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss strategic initiatives and approve several contract extensions. The board is also reviewing a resolution for 2026 Capital Improvement Program reimbursements and a management contract for a family entertainment center.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/2/1311_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/2/1311_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1311&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-01-23", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Chicago Park District holds routine board retreat meeting", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a special board retreat meeting at the Columbus Park Refectory. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/1/1326_A_Special_Meeting_26-01-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1326&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers ADA improvements for polling sites and debris dumping contract", "summary": "The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to review the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and 2025 Tax Levy filings. The board is deciding on several contracts, including ADA improvements for polling sites and debris dumping services.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/1/1310_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-01-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/chicagoparkdistrict/meetings/2026/1/1310_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-01-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://chicagoparkdistrict.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1310&GID=377&G=BDF7FB30-9B25-45F4-805F-0F6A7DE36D14" } ] }