Chicagoans already enjoy one of the world’s best urban shorelines—Navy Pier, the Lakefront Trail, and other assets make for ...

That’s the proposed plan for the new Discovery Place Kids museum heading to downtown Matthews, town officials shared during ...

Rony Islam usually visits Welles Park in the morning to read a book, lie out in a hammockand enjoy a quiet moment alone. But recently, Islam has instead been going to to read in the 4700 block of ...

Critics have said a plan to empower Police Supt. Larry Snelling to impose "snap curfews" with as little as 30 minutes notice would be unconstitutional.

The life and legacy of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, who is largely referred to as Chicago’s founder, is being honored at a new park just east of where the Haitian-born trader settled near the river.

With no mountains nearby, Chicago-area thrill-seekers are rappelling down buildings thanks to Over the Edge, now based in ...

An unexpected extension of Lincoln Square’s car-free zone has led neighbors to debate making the zone a permanent fixture.

1975: Tribune correspondents Ronald Yates — who was one of the last American journalists to leave Phnom Penh when the Cambodian capital fell to insurgents just weeks earlier — and Philip Caputo lost ...

You can volunteer for Chicago River Day, try bird photography, go on a Frank Lloyd Wright-themed bike tour and more.

Trump’s sweeping attacks have enabled immigrants, students and teachers to build a broad coalition, said one organizer.

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...