Chicago's 1,186-foot Vista Tower is ready to rise
The skyscraper slated to become Chicago's third-tallest building is ready to begin construction, the Mayor's office announced today.
Humboldt Park beach to reopen in July with new features
July will bring back one of Chicago's favorite summer spots, new and improved.
Chicago Open Casting Call “Married at First Sight”
Are you tired of all the endless dating apps & websites that bring you nothing but disappointment, as you just can’t find THE ONE who is right for you?
New proposal aims to tax Illinois drivers by the mile
Owning a car in Chicago could soon become a bit more of a luxury.
OBAMA GOING TO UOFC LAW SCHOOL TO DISCUSS GARLAND NOMINATION
The stalled nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court is giving President Barack Obama a chance to do what he says he's missed: go back to school.
Clark Street nominated for America's Best Main Street
Go ahead and vote if you think Clark Street is worthy of winning.
WASHINGTON TEEN'S IPHONE BURSTS INTO FLAMES ON FLIGHT TO HAWAII
There was horror on a plane as a girl's iPhone burst into flames mid-flight.
'Chicago Fire,' ‘Chicago Med’ Holding Casting Calls
Both “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” are holding casting calls for different kinds of people.
Chicago's smoking age is being raised to 21
Turning 21 years old isn't just a milestone that allows you to legally drink alcohol anymore.
‘Super lice’ reported in Illinois
A new strain of “super lice” has now spread to 25-states — including Illinois.
Here's a Sneak Peek at the 'Terracotta Army' Exhibit Opening at the Field
The famed life-size statues of stone warriors that guarded the tomb of China's first emperor are now here at the Field Museum.
Celebrities Take the Polar Plunge in Chicago for Special Olympics
Hundreds of people jumped into Lake Michigan for the 2016 Polar Plunge on Sunday, including several celebrities who braved the chilly waters.
Trump Announces Rally at UIC Next Week, Thousands RSVP to Protest
Fresh off an... interesting GOP debate, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is heading to Chicago next week — and Chicagoans have already planned a protest.
New Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Gets Debut Date
Chicago's Navy Pier will open its new, taller Ferris wheel on May 27.
FIRST CASE OF ZIKA VIRUS CONFIRMED IN CHICAGO
Hospital officials announced Monday the first case of Zika virus in Chicago - a woman in her 30s who had recently traveled to Colombia.
Loyola Student Who Was Shot Recalls Hearing 'We're Losing Her' in Ambulance
Khrystyna Trinchuk, 19, didn't think twice on the night of Jan. 22 when she and her roommate decided to make a quick trip to the corner store.
Possible Blizzard Conditions Forecasted for Wednesday: Meteorologist
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Wednesday, with parts of the city due for 6 inches of "heavy, wet" snow.
Got overdue books? Chicago Public Library will waive all late fees
For the first time in more than three years, the Chicago Public Library is offering amnesty to those who owe book fines.
Chicagohenge 2016: when you can watch (video)
This remarkable urban scene happens twice a year!
The Art Institute recreated Van Gogh's bedroom and listed it on Airbnb
The Art Institute will be renting out the room from February 14 through May 10 for $10 a night.
