The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime swim spot; the city's authorities have given the green light ...

As an Ahmadi Muslim American, the Fourth of July is a heartfelt reminder of the profound freedoms I am blessed to enjoy in ...

"When you are an undocumented immigrant, celebrating the Fourth of July is to resist being defined by fear and panic." ...

The world’s most unique horse race, the Palio di Siena, takes place twice a year in a tiny medieval city square as thousands ...

The mission of the foundation is deeply ingrained in the principles of Americanism, community service, youth activities, ...

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

The July 4, 1910 title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries led to riots, mayhem, murder — and the racially motivated ...

The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Illinois Lucky Day Lotto (Evening)" game were: 16, 23, 29, 33, 34 ...

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Illinois Pick 3 Evening" game were: ...

Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, leaving at least 13 people dead and many others ...

Sorry, I don’t know where travel books are, but over there … More Chicago Than Chicago: Soon as I finished Peter Orner’s “The ...