Chicago is an expansive city with dozens of neighborhoods, all known for their quirks, watering holes, landmarks and events. Downtown Chicago is no different. Chicago’s bustling downtown boasts many ...

Cortney Fries is an award-winning, Chicago-based writer with more than a decade of experience. She uses her first-hand experience to offer tips and tricks that will make your time in Chicago extra ...

The University of Chicago came to life in the twilight of the 19th century, with the state of Illinois issuing its official certificate of incorporation in September 1890. A $600,000 pledge from oil ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Chicago is keeping a crown it would rather not have. For the 10th year in a row, Chicago was ranked as the rattiest city in America by pest control company Orkin. The Windy City has ...

There are few meals as comforting as a plate of pasta. It’s an extremely versatile dish, a date night classic (thanks Lady and the Tramp) that can also be enjoyed on the couch. It can be topped with ...

Palo Alto-based startup PsiQuantum is coming to Chicago to build and operate quantum computers—bringing as many as 150 jobs in the next five years and anchoring a massive quantum campus to be built at ...

Like the city’s winds, visitors blow into Chicago and find the charms of this Midwestern gem at nearly every corner. With a lake that could easily be mistaken for an ocean, 57 acres dedicated to ...

Chicago was plagued by bloodshed during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, when 109 people were shot and 19 were killed, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

Four sites along Chicago’s waterways reveal remnants of the river’s industrial past alongside restoration efforts that reveal its wild future. The Wild Mile is an innovative project aimed at ...

Despite its reputation among (some) Chicagoans as a playground for out-of-towners, the Loop is an important neighborhood for reasons beyond tourist revenue. It’s a place where workers, locals, and ...

During a public presentation Wednesday at Soldier Field, the Bears unveiled their plans to build a state-of-the-art fixed-roof stadium along Chicago's lakefront. The Burnham Park Project includes a ...