The gruesome discovery of unrefrigerated, decomposing bodies at a South Deering funeral home two weeks ago exposed the dearth of oversight over Illinois’ funeral home industry. Illinois is one of a ...

It’s spider season – the time of year when our eight-legged friends reach maturity and go searching for a mate. The increase in arachnid activity means you're probably seeing more webs in the yard and ...

More than 100 local acts applied for the chance to perform at Riot Fest in September. Taking top prize in the contest, ...

The Bell Federal Savings sign didn't work for years, but that's now changed as restoration work recently wrapped up.

Six people in Cook County have died from heat-related causes so far in July. Two independent candidates seeking to replace Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia won’t appear on the fall ballot. A new study ...

Chicago’s Air & Water show is back with several days of events and performances planned. On Saturday and Sunday, onlookers watched the aerial acrobatics and aquatic activities from the Thunderbirds ...

Northwestern University is changing the status of its African Studies program — described as the oldest of its kind in the country — raising questions about how changes will impact everything from its ...

Laura Murillo’s arrest last fall represented a rupture for Chicago’s immigrant community and in the life she had built around ...

From throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to signing autographs at Fan Expo Chicago, Mr. T connected with fans who grew up ...

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 ...

South Deering neighborhood, known as Vet’s Park and Slag Valley, endured a lot before dozens of decomposed bodies were found ...

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