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Tourists often stick to the well-trodden paths of downtown Chicago, but venturing into its vibrant neighborhoods offers a fresh perspective and a wealth of experiences. Whether…

Mayor Brandon Johnson finally named his own equity chief and began moving forward with a $500,000 task force on compensation he announced last year.He was chosen…

It was an extraordinary broadside against the Illinois Department of Transportation and its long-standing plans to restore the iconic Chicago road now officially known as the…

It was Buddy Guy's “Sweet Home Chicago” reception during the closing night of the Chicago Blues Festival at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Sunday…

Many Chicago workers will get a raise in mid-summer, with an annual increase in the hourly minimum wage and a new paid leave policy set to…

A Chicago street has been named one of the most beautiful in the world in a new ranking from Architectural Digest. The popular publication named the…

The Chicago City Council on Monday examined Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to quickly budget hundreds of millions of federal dollars for coronavirus relief before an impending…

A current Chicago police recruit was shot and taken to the hospital early Tuesday in Lincoln Square.The recruit, a 21-year-old man, was driving a car westbound…

On Monday morning, a priest heard what sounded like a saw outside the Jesuit headquarters in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. At about 6 a.m., the Rev.…

Traveling is always stressful, but there is something about a well-managed airport that eases the tensions as flights take off. Unfortunately, at least according to a…