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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Lawmakers were spurred to action by the last set of horrifying allegations against an Evergreen Park couple last year.

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 ...