The 21st annual Chicago Ducky Derby brought thousands of people to the Columbus Drive Bridge to raise money for Special ...

This summer’s extreme weather has brought constant reminders that climate change is affecting us – and experts say the ...

"My stomach was in pain, like somebody hit me with a hockey stick," said Edgar Mercado, who fell ill after taking his son out ...

The Spotlight Series, which runs the month of August, highlights classic plays from lesser-known Black playwrights while also ...

Eyes on the road — and off your fancy glasses. That’s the order from Illinois lawmakers who advanced a bill late in their spring session to bar drivers from wearing smart glasses powered by artificial ...

A newborn squirrel monkey was born on July 30 to mother Gizmo and father Sandy. While the infant does not have a name yet and ...

These recipes highlighting Midwestern ingredients and flavors are featured alongside stories and helpful tips for modifying recipes and problem solving. In the Loop sits down with the author to hear ...

The Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians surveyed stand-up comics who either live in the city or perform there. The survey ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Jessica Skalka, 37, rounded the corner of a homemade bar in her dad’s garage, ...

Audiences can catch everything from Mozart's Requiem and Dvořák's “New World” Symphony to the 2026 season finale featuring ...

It is something that I had decided to plan that I had quietly made a long time ago, and it’s a decision that was made from a ...

The program, now at 51 schools, provides extra funding so schools can form partnerships and offer additional services, such ...