From July 12 to 15 in 1995, the heat index soared above 120 degrees, killing 739 people in the deadliest natural disaster in ...

"Steelmakers" is an accessible entry point to the environmental, industrial, immigrant, and labor histories of the Calumet region.

Sensitive groups are advised to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities as pollution and ozone levels spike to unhealthy ...

The Chicago area recorded ozone levels of 156 late Monday afternoon. Levels above 100 are considered unhealthy. Residents ...

Intense lightning lit up the skies over Chicago on the evening of July 10, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region. Warnings were issued across the greater metro area as powerful bolts ...

Navy Pier, of course, is a lot more than 30 years old. It first opened as Municipal Pier in 1916 — 109 years ago. But before ...

In giving up 14 potential years of club control, the Cubs got one season to maximize Tucker’s talents and make their pitch.

Real estate magnate Joseph Chetrit, developer Joseph Moinian and Skokie-based American Landmark Properties bought the tower ...

Fans were back in and around Grant Park on Sunday for another high-octane day of racing. This now marks an end to the final ...

The Great Lakes tour continues as we travel to Chicago, Milwaukee, and back to Chicago.

From exploring Chicago's architectural marvels to savoring delicious local cuisine, travelers will have the best time in the Windy City in 2025.

As NASCAR fans from across the globe gathered for the 2025 Chicago Street Race on Saturday, some spectators reveled in the ...