Thank you for publishing the op-ed about Ida B Wells ( “Chicago activist Ida B. Wells changes the face of American currency,” ...

The black-and-white photo shows a 21-year-old Sanders, then a University of Chicago student, being taken by Chicago police ...

While many things may be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in honor of Presidents Day, many Chicago museums are open, and some are even offering free admission.

Two days of bitterly cold temperatures are expected this week in the Chicago area, with predicted wind chills of between -25 and -30 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning in some spots.

While a cold weather advisory continues in parts of the Chicago area for a third day, temperatures are on track to gradually ...

Illinois reports 19 deaths from house fires in early 2025, emphasizing the need for fire safety and smoke alarm checks.

ComEd crews from Illinois expect to get there on Tuesday morning to help get the power back on. The East Coast is experiencing severe ice, snow, and windstorms that have knocked down power lines and ...

Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

A 1,300-acre restoration project at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has ground to a halt after federal grant funds, ...