Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1918: Grace Wilson became the first Black woman to join the Chicago police. She remained on the force for almost 25 years. Tornadoes ...

A suburban Chicago family recently traveled to Washington, D.C., — not just to see the sights, but to be the sight for lawmakers. They want their son to put a face on the plight of childhood cancer.

Hundreds of thousands of people poured into downtown Chicago for St. Patrick's Day festivities on Saturday. Trump limits Kellogg's role to Ukraine envoy after Russian complaints The Absolute Best ...

Provided Share Many trades people, teachers, students, professors and retirees have contributed to Fish of the Week and the Midwest Fishing Report over the decades. Throw in the occasional ...

Chicago's festival season is only a few short months away and we're already counting down the days. Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special ...

From the traditional dyeing of the Chicago River to the iconic parade, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Windy City. And of course, no ...

Nataly Paramó was preparing to celebrate her 15th birthday in October when she experienced unexpected and alarming fatigue during basketball tryouts. The teen from East Chicago, Indiana, had ...

The expected overhaul of the Hurricanes’ basketball roster continued Monday as veteran Nijel Pack, a key member of the Hurricanes’ 2023 Final Four team, has entered the transfer portal ...

The iconic fast food chain Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago area this summer with as many as 10 new restaurants set to open in the city and the suburbs, the company said in a release.

Pizza, the gift that keeps on giving. Arguably one of the most universally beloved foods, pizza also elicits a variety of reactions from people worldwide. Italians often claim ownership of the ...

Sunnier skies are ahead: Chicago's 2025 spring and summer festival lineup has officially been released. The lineup, released Thursday from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of ...

From 1993-2000, former MLB slugger Mo Vaughn was among the game’s most prolific power hitters, swatting 282 home runs, the eighth-most during that stretch. When injuries struck and his body ...