Lincoln, a clean-shaven 22-year-old with the barest of formal schooling, had set out in 1831 to haul freight down the ...

A question on Chicago River muskrats, a clever kvetching about the Chicago Park District's varied application of closures and ...

For 26 years, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge has helped thousands of athletes with Special Olympics Illinois, giving them access to year-round sports competitions, development ...

The council’s parks, recreation and culture committee heard progress updates about the jewel parks renovations.

More than 60 vendors and crafters will show off their items at this year’s Bridgeport Parks and Recreation craft show. The event features free admission for the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 ...

Warning notices will be sent out starting Tuesday for those speeding near the new locations. Ticketing will begin on May 15.

Thompson basically asked the Supreme Court, “When is a lie a lie?” It took his side, but the conviction of the former City ...

Eight Places You Need to Visit and Understand Chicago’s Black Freedom Struggle   Go to Montgomery, Alabama today and markers ...

National parks saw a record number of visitors last year - 6.36 million more visits than in 2023. The Times reported that an internal memo instructed the NPS to not publicize the numbers.

BRIDGEPORT — A veteran police officer under internal investigation for briefly leaving her firearm unattended in a bathroom at the entertainment arena is the new head of the city's training ...

On February 27, Makowski’s Real Sausage Company hosted a construction buildout ceremony at its newly acquired property at 16700-16710 Chicago Avenue ... to Lansing from a three-story facility in ...

Chicago SummerDance (Citywide, including pop-ups and special events, Night Out in the Parks events: select dates TBA June – September) – Spirit of Music Garden Schedule: Thursday – Saturday ...