Happy Mother’s Day, Chicagoland! And what a gift from the weather, as we have a sparkling, sunny Sunday on tap. In fact, it even calls for the use of sunscreen if you’ll be outside for ...

Pat Williams found what he believed was the perfect site to build a stadium in 35 acres of wooded land next to Aquatica, used ...

Alton embraces its reputation as “one of America’s most haunted small towns” with various ghost tours exploring reportedly haunted locations while sharing tales of past residents who apparently ...

While Alton welcomes visitors year-round, spring offers that sweet spot of pleasant temperatures, blooming landscapes, and fewer tourists than the peak summer season. April and May typically provide ...

Chicago was once a swamp. In some places, it still is. But will climate change undo wetland restoration efforts?

A new study reveals that all of America’s largest cities are sinking, posing growing risks to buildings, roads, and residents.

In the six years since a team of Chicago Police officers incorrectly served a search warrant at the Near West Side home of ...

An alarming new report reveals that right across the country, 28 US cities are sinking, showing the kind of geologic ...

As Lisa Dent kicks off her Farmers Market Tour, we wanted to provide a resource for WGN Radio listeners and anyone looking to ...

A new study using recent satellite data finds that all cities in the United States with populations of more than 600,000 are ...

A major reason is too much groundwater is being pumped out, new research shows, threatening buildings and infrastructure ...

"Even slight downward shifts in land can significantly compromise the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges, and ...