Humboldt Park Lagoon
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
How Did A 72-Pound Carp End Up In Humboldt Park’s Lagoon? Big Catch Could Be From A Decades-Old Mistake, Experts Say
Urban angler Jarrett Knize could break the record for carp in Illinois. The fish may have been accidentally dumped into the lagoon 20 years ago, one expert said.
Revolution Brewing’s ‘Humboldt Gator’ Beer Celebrating Chance The Snapper Released This Week
Humboldt Gator, a witbier with pineapple and coconut, will be released Wednesday. La Gargola, a classic German-style helles lager that’s a collaboration with the band Chevelle, comes out Thursday.
Chance The Snapper’s Legend Lives On As Fans Get Humboldt Gator Tattoos: ‘Everybody Loves It’
"We were just absolutely in love with the whole spectacle and story. It was kind of like this nice little piece of home," said Danielle Call, who got a tattoo of Chance the Snapper.
Alligator Catcher To Throw Out First Pitch At Wrigley Field Tonight As Victory Lap Begins
Frank Robb, who came in from Florida to catch Chance the Snapper in the Humboldt Park Lagoon, will also turn on Buckingham Fountain Wednesday morning.
Florida Man Brought In To Catch Chance The Snapper, Humboldt Park Shut Down As Gator Search Continues
It's not clear if Alligator Bob, who has searched for the alligator for six days, is still part of the effort to find it. But he did pack up his traps before leaving the park Sunday.
Chance The Snapper Is Alive! Humboldt Park’s Elusive Alligator, Quiet For 2 Days, Spotted Saturday
A Humboldt Park resident on a walk spotted the gator ... and got a photo.
As Humboldt Park Gator Watch Enters Day 3, Alligator Bob Says The Creature Is Getting Comfortable
As salsa music blared and crowds cheered, the Humboldt Park gator ventured further into the lagoon.
Chicago’s Alligator Search Highlights Illegal Pet Dilemma, But Experts Urge: Please Don’t Just Dump Them
The man searching for the elusive American alligator in the Humboldt Park Lagoon, has seen as many as 52 alligators turned into Animal Care and Control in one year.
The Humboldt Park Gator Has A Name Thanks To Thousands Of Voters: Chance The Snapper
The Humboldt Park gator has captured the city's attention. Obviously, it needs a name.