Cicada sightings have been climbing in the Chicago area following a hot weekend, but where are the biggest populations and what should you expect in your area? A cicada map that tracks spottings ...

A cicada map that tracks spottings across the U.S. shows some of the highest sightings have been reported in suburbs west of Chicago, particularly near the Downers Grove area. The Oak Park area ...

U.S. News & World Report just released its 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025–26 list, and while Illinois didn’t ...

While winter markets helped tide things over ahead of warm weather, farmers markets across Chicago and the suburbs are readying for a stellar season after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the ...

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend without plugging a $770 million hole in the transportation budget ...

These sections surround the city's compact downtown area – the Loop. For help navigating the city's various neighborhoods, sign up for one of the best Chicago walking tours. Accessible via all L ...

A new interactive map might help Cook County drivers avoid road construction and get around the Chicago area faster this summer. The Cook County Department of Transportation released its 2025 ...

Take a look at the map below to compare Chicago area home values. Hover over each ZIP code to see the average home value in that area. Larry Hoover ‘deserves to be in prison,’ Chicago FBI boss ...

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This list of farmers markets in suburban Chicago is organized by region ... quick access to specific areas of the city or a handy map view; on the map, hover over each dot for market information.

Chicago is a world-class culinary city. What often gets overlooked, though, are the terrific options available in the surrounding areas. Destination dining exists in the suburbs and those who live ...