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CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Park District announced Thursday that it will keep a collection of pools and beaches open until Labor Day this year as part of a phased end-of-summer pool plan. “We work to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is extending its summer pool plan as sweltering heat and humidity return to the area this weekend. Fifteen pools are closing on Sunday, as lifeguards go back to school.