Large swathes of the medical community now see obesity as a biological disease rather than a personal failing.

Valdas Adamkus is one of the most beloved political figures in his country, serving as Lithuania’s president for two separate ...

Sure, there are weight loss success stories, but behind the scenes people are navigating insurance challenges, side effects, ...

We all want to go where everybody knows our name.

Jordan Stancil, the new owner of Chicago’s 400 Theater in Rogers Park, was raised in the movie business. His great-grandfather started a small empire of theaters in northern Michigan. As a teenager ...

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, one of few remaining small dance venues, is accepting donations as it awaits a full assessment of damage to its 100-year-old building.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday intended to keep students’ eyes off their phones and on their schoolwork, adding Illinois to the list of states that ban distracting devices in the ...

Toyuba Amir Ali would prepare large meals for family and friends in her West Ridge home, with dishes like mee goreng mamak ayam, a stir-fried noodle dish tossed in a sweet and spicy sambal chile-based ...

When summer hits, local cover bands are busy working Chicago’s street festivals. It’s not a national tour, but it’s still a ...

Temporary protected status ended Monday for more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, leaving them vulnerable to being deported to the countries they fled — countries still coping with violence ...

Voters in at least a quarter of Chicago’s school board districts will see only one name on their ballot in November’s historic elections as candidates continue to be removed. The Chicago Board of ...

Chicago Public Schools had planned to furlough staff for five days to save money in the upcoming school year. After facing ...