Illinois Community College Named Among Best in US: Report
An Illinois community college has been named among the best in the country.
Study shows Chicago is friendliest city for tourists in U.S.
Not surprisingly, New York was ranked as the second most tourist-hating city in the country.
Malia Obama is the biggest celebrity at Lollapalooza this weekend
Malia Obama's presence became known on Thursday when someone snapped a photo of her taking in a performance from Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat.
AGE TO BUY TOBACCO IN CHICAGO GOING UP THIS WEEK
The minimum age in Chicago for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products goes up to 21 at the end of the week.
OLD NAVY PIER FERRIS WHEEL FINDS NEW HOME IN MISSOURI
The facelift cost $4 million and it is now a permanent attraction in the park.
Mayfly Invasion Causes Traffic Nightmare on Illinois Bridge
At one point the mound of insects piled 6 inches high, police say.
Paid sick leave proposal passes City Council committee
The full City Council is expected to consider the measure at Wednesday's meeting.
Chicago Named Among Best Beach Cities in US, World
Chicago is ranked ahead of coastal cities in California, Florida and Hawaii for one of the greatest beach cities in the world.
Navy Pier Will Open Outdoor Summer Ice Rink Friday
Navy Pier announced Wednesday it will open an outdoor ice rink Friday so Chicagoans and tourists can enjoy the winter sport all summer.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO INTRODUCES BABY BACTRIAN CAMEL
Meet the Lincoln Park Zoo's newest camel.
The new fountain at Navy Pier is open
The new Polk Bros. Fountain and Plaza at the pier's entrance invites visitors to splash around in its new fountain.
Amazon to Open 2nd Center in Joliet Bringing 2,000 Jobs
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to open a second facility in Joliet and more than 2,000 full-time jobs.
A guide to Chicago Memorial Day weekend 2016
The Chicago Memorial Day weekend offers a chance to fill your extra day off with weekend getaways, events and more.
Naperville ranked wealthiest city in the Midwest
Naperville ranks as the wealthiest city in the Midwest and the 19th wealthiest city in the nation.
ILLINOIS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO DECRIMINALIZE SMALL AMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA
The bill will now go to Governor Bruce Rauner for approval.
Illinois Rolls Out New Design, Process for Obtaining Licenses, State ID Cards
By the end of July, applicants visiting driver services facilities across the state will no longer be able to walk out with a new license or ID card at the end of the application process.
FENGER HS PROM KING FEATURED IN CNN'S 'CHICAGOLAND' FATALLY SHOT
He tried to get away from Chicago's streets and was featured in a documentary about his struggles to stay out of gangs.
Could airborne cable car boost Chicago tourism?
Imagine sitting in a sleek, modern-day cable car zipping over the Chicago River to Navy Pier, perhaps even Millennium Park.
Millennium Park Summer Movies: Here's The Full List For 2016
"Purple Rain," "Finding Nemo" and "Silence of the Lambs" will be among the movies screened during this summer's film series at Millennium Park.
Transgender CPS students can now choose bathrooms of their 'gender identity'
Chicago Public Schools will allow transgender students and employees to use bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identities ...