For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open water swim event this fall. The Chicago River Swim event ...

An Ohio man won $50,000 from his favorite scratch-off lottery ticket, which previously scored him wins worth $5,000 and ...

There’s a lot going on in this neighborhood, and deciding on a restaurant can be tough. This is where you should be eating.

The building's glass facade is being added floor-by-floor at 400 Lake Shore, the $500 million residential development at the ...

After shuttering its longtime riverboat casino along the Des Plaines River, Hollywood Casino's new facility will open to the ...

These eight destinations — from Lake Michigan to the banks of the DuPage River — will introduce young beginners to the magic ...

Milan Bottoms wetlands are the largest known winter nighttime roost for migrating bald eagles in the continental U.S.

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials ...

The hot dogs themselves are Vienna Beef – the gold standard for Chicago dogs – steamed to juicy perfection and nestled in a soft steamed bun that somehow manages to hold everything together despite ...

Over 300 million years ago, Illinois teemed with life in tropical swamps and seas, now preserved at the famous Mazon Creek ...

Walter Burnett, who represented parts of the West Side and the West Loop for 30 years on the Chicago City Council, retired ...

Doug McConnell, World-Class Open-Water Swimmer and Founder of A Long Swim, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Chicago River Swim ...