Photo: Park district playground filled with children enjoying the warm January weather. Published Jan. 30, 2002

Experiencing one of the warmest winters in Chicago history (ranked 13th) in January 2002, local children headed for the Park District of Forest Park playground in the unusual 50-degree break from the cold. The equipment at The Park featured a tire swing, swing sets, tube slide, open slide, and noodle climber among the many options at the playground.