The baked potatoes at Al’s aren’t famous because they’re trendy or because they’ve been heavily marketed – they’re famous because they’re genuinely outstanding, and word of mouth has spread that ...

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...

After 18 years in Wicker Park, a bar that helped usher in a new era of cocktail culture in the U.S., is calling it quits.

In today’s edition … The Senate gets ready for a big weekend... Pritzker makes his announcement, but what’s next? ... The ...

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's decision to run for re-election could impact a future 2028 presidential bid.

A new analysis reveals the potential economic fallout from proposed Medicaid cuts, with Illinois facing significant job ...

Do you think you know everything about the good ol' U.S. of A.? These fascinating U.S. geography facts are guaranteed to blow ...

Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland ...

Among the five U.S. cities estimated to have the most lead pipes — Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Detroit and Milwaukee — only ...

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades. The city with the most lead ...