2006: Northwestern University coach Randy Walker died at 52 of a heart attack. He was at home in Wilmette at about 10 p.m.

Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their ...

Developer Sterling Bay is losing the Lincoln Park site to impatient lenders. Now, Chicago's JDL Development is close to ...

1986: Hard Rock Cafe opened in Chicago. Mayor Harold Washington and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon were among its first guests. TV host Oprah Winfrey attended the opening with Stedman Graham, ...

Lincoln Square’s newest dumpling spot is now in its soft opening phase and a new Asian eatery is open from the brothers behind two other local restaurants.

Another stretch of Lincoln Avenue is now closed as part of ongoing construction work near the Western CTA Brown Line stop in ...

"The First Homosexuals" exhibit at Wrightwood 659 features art on queer identities from 1869-1939, with over 300 works by 125 ...

Giraffes, flamingos and seals are just a few of the animals you’ll see at this incredible zoo in the heart of Chicago. Rare ...

Chicago police issued a warning for anyone driving to a city beach after burglars broke into at least seven cars in broad ...

The scheduled six-week closure, part of ongoing construction in Lincoln Square, will affect Lincoln Avenue between Leland and ...

Chicago police have issued a warning to residents about a string of break-ins targeting vehicles parked along the lakefront.

Lincoln Center's 2025-2026 season features Broadway hits, dance, and comedy including "Kinky Boots," "The Addams Family," and ...