Derek Jeter has a buyer willing to pay $6.3 million for his lake-front castle in upstate New York. The Baseball Hall of Famer initially listed the property for over $14 million in 2018. Named Tiedemann Castle, the property features a turret, bridge, waterfall, and fountains. After years of trying, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter finally […]
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee’s July 3rd lakefront firework show cancelation is sparking problems with a nearby business. On Friday, May 24, leaders with Milwaukee County Parks announced this year’s show is shut down. Park leaders say a lack of sponsors snuffed out this year’s firework show. They also imply it could be long-term. “At this point, […]
A lakefront Lake Tahoe home owned by a former member of the Cal Berkeley football staff has hit the market for $9.5 million in one of the area’s most prestigious locations. Homes on Ferguson Avenue in Carnelian Bay rarely come up for sale — the last one came to market in 2014, according to listing […]
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Parks said, due to lack of sponsorship, the July 3 lakefront fireworks will not be held in 2024. The summer tradition typically brings thousands of people, like Ben Cook and his family, to the lakefront. Now, it may be a thing of the past. “They’re always definitely the highlight of the […]
CHICAGO — A billion here, a billion there — pretty soon you’re talking real money. The late Sen. Everett Dirksen may not have said exactly that, but he repeatedly raised that concern about spending tax dollars. For reference, $1 billion is more than the budgets of the Chicago Park District, Cook County Forest Preserves and […]
The Chicago Bears have set noon Wednesday to announce plans for a new domed stadium on the lakefront. Team officials will make the announcement at Soldier Field, which would be demolished under the proposal. In what will be a busy week for the team, the announcement will come one day before the Bears are scheduled […]
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Celebrating Easter weekend along the lakefront is a longstanding tradition for many families. However, some say the big day can be a headache due to the crowds. “I mean they’re coming out after church, and it gets really congested and they you get other groups that may not be necessarily celebrating. You […]
The Winnetka Park District Board narrowly voted Thursday night to accept a $3 million donation from billionaire Justin Ishbia, who has been involved in a long-running controversy that has seen him acquire and develop land along Lake Michigan adjacent to Park District land. The board’s approval came despite concerns over stipulations required with the donation […]