From 1929 to 2009, Kiddeland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country. Take a trip back in time at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the St.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 5—For the third year, Kiddieland Park will transform into a winter wonderland for area families to enjoy the warmth of the ...

October 20, 2009 (MELROSE PARK, Ill.) Instead, the rides will be auctioned. One of Kiddieland's owners says they had a signed contract with a buyer that defaulted. Kiddieland closed last month after ...

October 28, 2009 (MELROSE PARK, Ill.) A senior Costco executive says the company has filed a letter of intent to purchase the property from the former owners of Kiddieland. He says the ...

MELROSE PARK, Illinois (Reuters Life!) - One by one the Kiddieland amusement park's 27 rides were shut down forever on Sunday, giving the highest bidders in an online auction a final spin, splash or ...