Slots going fast for Chicago Park District winter programs

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Slots for winter youth programs at the Chicago Park District are filling up fast.

A record number of children have already enrolled for indoor swimming classes, basketball leagues and after school activities, the organization said.

More than 45,000 slots have been filled, signifying a 20 percent increase compared with this time last year.

Winter programs run from January 5th through the middle of March.

The park district will work with residents who can't afford enrollment fees.

For more information on programs, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.