1927: The Stevens Hotel — then the largest hotel in the world — opened on Michigan Avenue. The $30 million, 28-story towers contained 3,000 rooms, an 18-hole rooftop miniature golf course complete ...

I think intermediate (term), we’re hoping Matt Shaw turns into that guy.” Chicago Cubs infielder Gage Workman fields grounders during a workout at the Tokyo Dome on March 17, 2025, in Tokyo.

“I have a lot of family and friends that live in the Chicago area, and I know they ... we’re hoping Matt Shaw turns into that guy.” Gage Workman’s big-league experience ends after ...

At the Warner Park fieldhouse near the zoo's giraffe exhibit there is an interesting marker. Dr. Billy Graham preached his 1953 Easter message in Chattanooga at the Warner Park fieldhouse.

In Chicago's Lincoln Park, Kevin Patel, an Indian-American, was fatally shot. The incident occurred on West Lill Avenue. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found Patel. He was later ...

After a two-year hiatus, the Jackson Park cherry blossoms are adorning the historic area on the South Side once again. Located near the Japanese Garden, the cherry trees represent renewal of life ...

The cherry blossoms in Chicago's Jackson Park are nearing their 2025 peak bloom. The Chicago Park District said there have been 20 new cherry blossom trees planted at Jackson Park since the last ...

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Petco Park. With the win, the Cubs are now 12-8 on the year. The loss drops the Padres to 14-4. Both teams are in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An investigation is underway after a series of garage fires in Lincoln Park Wednesday morning, the Chicago police and fire departments said. The Chicago Fire Department said six ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Cherry Blossom Trees at Jackson Park are blooming and the Chicago Park District is inviting Chicagoans to come out and see one of the city’s most beautiful natural wonders.

Deere Park co-owner Todd Stein has worked at some of Chicago’s best restaurants. Deere Park/Neil John Burger Photography Ashok Selvam is the regional editor for Eater Midwest and in charge of ...

Registration for Chicago Park District’s popular summer camps opens this week, but some parents are feeling some sticker shock. Online registration opened Monday morning for the Chicago Park ...