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1975: Turn-of-the-century themed Old Chicago amusement park/shopping center — the first enclosed one in the United States — opened in Bolingbrook. It went bankrupt and closed in March 1980. Amazon ...
Did you know your favorite Chicago park might have a secret past? These are some of the unexpected things we found when looking through the Tribune’s archives.
The 75th Old Town Art Fair kicks off this weekend, bringing hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors to the historic ...
Ditch the car and discover the American cities, from California to Connecticut, with attractions you can stroll to ...
Army's 250th anniversary celebrated with a military parade in Washington, D.C., on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by ...
Latest news and live updates as over 200 arrested in L.A. and National Guard to be deployed in Texas as rallies continue ...
Once the butt of jokes, the town of Dubuque, Iowa, has emerged as an unlikely hub of Midwest cool. Here’s how to plan a long ...
No Kings demonstrations are being held in more than 2,000 cities across the nation today, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and his military parade in Washington, D.C. After days ...
Tucked away in the northwest corner of Illinois, about 100 miles from Chicago’s wallet-draining grasp, sits Freeport – a charming small city where your Social Security check might actually cover more ...
Cumberland, Maryland might just be that hidden treasure you’ve been searching for. Nestled in the heart of Western Maryland’s Appalachian Mountains, this charming town offers a remarkable blend of ...
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It's been a slow return to seven days, and the Park District’s pool season will be short this year, ending just before ...