A new exhibit at the museum, “Act Well Your Part,” documents the institution's pivotal role in developing Chicago's community ...

Lincoln, a clean-shaven 22-year-old with the barest of formal schooling, had set out in 1831 to haul freight down the Mississippi River to New Orleans when he snagged his flatboat on the Sangamon ...

Formed in 1967, Chicago has enjoyed quite the longevity, still playing live and drawing crowds to enjoy its Hall-of-Fame legacy. Even through tragedy and various lineup changes, Chicago has ...

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The yearly event will be held on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 in Washington Park. According to the city, the festival highlights Albany’s Dutch heritage while showcasing over 100,000 ...

A Chicago TV news helicopter covering the recovery of missing person Karen Schepers’ car from the Fox River Tuesday made a safe emergency landing at Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. Mike Lehman ...

Lady Gaga’s “The Mayhem Ball” will play six U.S. and Canada venues between July 16 and September 17, visiting Vegas, New York, Chicago, and more. Following the recent release of her latest ...

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Credit: Francia Garcia Hernandez/Block Club Chicago LOOP — A beloved Little Village restaurant known for its Mexican breakfast offerings is bringing a taste of its home neighborhood to Millennium Park ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend at a park on the West Side last week, Chicago police said Monday. The teen fatally ...