The Wizard of Oz mural in Humboldt Park, the Haymarket Memorial downtown and the Buddha heads in Lincoln Park are among the works that readers called out in a diverse list.

The first American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church — just like the first American chosen as pope — once walked among the people of Chicago.

Chicago-style hot dogs in the city of Chicago are as ubiquitous as Philly cheesesteaks in Philly. But we've narrowed your ...

I like to make lists of favorite things (movies, albums, etc.) because they remind me of what I enjoy most in life. This is a list of favorite restaurants--not, by any means, the "best," but simply ...

I like to make lists of favorite things (movies, albums, etc.) because they remind me of what I enjoy most in life. This is a ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their ...

That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

As a travel writer with two decades of exploring the nooks and crannies of the United States, I’ve seen firsthand ...

The developer's contentious proposal at 1840 N. Marcey St. was updated to include less apartments and parking spaces.

The City Council’s Zoning Committee gave the green light Tuesday to developer Sterling Bay’s proposal for a pair of apartment ...

The City Council is set to take a final vote Wednesday on Sterling Bay’s $350 million plan to build two towers of more than ...

The long-stalled residential development put a spotlight on the mayor's willingness to take on aldermanic prerogative.