Good afternoon, and happy Wednesday! I’m trying to decide what I would do with buying-the-Los Angeles Lakers money. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Students spread the word to strapped ...

Goldman Sachs predicts that machine-learning could replace 300 million jobs. But the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says it’s more likely artificial intelligence will lead to job changes, not ...

One of the world’s largest scuba organizations was founded in the suburbs. Local scuba divers carry on the legacy.

The bobolink spotted in Illinois this spring is a gynandromorph, meaning it is both genetically male and female.

As schools gear up to welcome students back to class this month, they’ll also have to come up with an idea of how to use – or ...

Chicago faces — and braces — for another new year. What will 2026 bring architecturally? Here’s my annual look at the year ahead. The centerpiece of the Obama Presidential Center will be the 225-foot ...

From school assemblies to “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood,” Ella Jenkins was a rhythm specialist and children’s music pioneer. Her childhood in Chicago was her launching pad. In our last episode, we learned ...

The $150,000 award will help St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church's congregation create a plan to preserve the unique 53-year-old ...

The order recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three shots administered in separate visits, and direct the nation’s health department to improve vaccine research. But states like Illinois, not ...

The guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics comes before any federal agencies release their own guidelines for the ...

At least five Chicago breweries have closed or announced closures this year, and industry experts predict more are on the way. Alarmist Brewing & Taproom in Sauganash permanently closed Feb. 1, and ...

Chicago’s effort to rehabilitate abandoned homes on the South and West sides to foster homeownership took a big step recently. The city, along with project partners and neighbors, held a ...