Listen to the news, and it sounds like the only part of Chicago is the South Side. In reality, all four sides of Chicago (and ...

Historians have extended an expired certificate of appropriateness for the long-delayed redevelopment of the historic office building just south of Monument Circle.

Developer Carl Kaeding is usually skeptical when marketers advertise new residential construction as “luxury,” but he might ...

Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.

Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.

An decision by the Diocese of Joliet about church closures in Will County could force the closure of Park Forest’s history ...

Photo captures a glimpse of the YMCA gymnasium as it looked in the early 20th century when the facility was located in downtown Naperville.

Chicago architects, artists, builders, and consultants are helping South Side Community Art Center grow. Future Firm, wrkSHäp ...

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur ...

As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago, Illinois, is full of exciting things to experience. From historical ...

Illinois struck down laws that kept free Black people from entering the state in 1865, a year after the Illinois Colored ...

Chicago is famous for many things, but especially for Chicago-style hot dogs. Here are the five best hot dogs in the Windy ...