The threat of closure, even if only temporary, seemed to spark a sense of unity in the neighborhood, reminding dog owners, ...

Parents appreciated the tradition, but the Chicago Park District sought to stop the practice last summer when it started sweeping the toys for violating its “no-littering” rule. Though the ...

There are also Greek fests in Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park, Ribfest, the 57th Street Art Fair in Hyde Park, a free environmental fest in Welles Park and Hard Core Cider Fest in Rogers Park.

While regional sporting events and other gatherings have value, they do not match the economic impact of the marquee events ...

The 36-year-old Chicago police ... an "investigatory stop" led to a chaotic scene has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner as Krystal Rivera, of Irving Park. During a news ...

Chicago has been slow to provide many schools with what they need to serve English learners. The result: Students are left ...

A violence prevention program is pairing cognitive behavioral therapy with other support to keep high-risk teens out of jail.

Libraries have more than just books. Here are some events happening at various libraries in Mecosta and Osceola counties. For more information, contact your local library.

Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an armed suspect that ...

Unlike Soldier Field, which is owned by the Chicago Park District, the Bears would own ... it’s got the Metra stop, plenty of acreage, topography is good. It can be an outstanding, beautiful ...