The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they’ve played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers ...

The Chicago Urban Heritage Project aims to digitize historic fire insurance maps from Chicago to create an historically accurate and downloadable building footprint data layers. And it’s all led by ...

Some restaurants serve food, while others serve experiences wrapped in nostalgia and tied with a bow made of sass. Ed Debevic’s in Chicago, Illinois falls firmly into the second category, offering a ...

When was the last time you wrote a letter? Not a text. Not a tweet. But a real, ink on paper letter? It’s becoming a vanishing art. But a pack of letters written between 1924 and 1928 form the ...

1997: The University of Chicago advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 by defeating Wabash College 78-70 for the Maroons’ 18th straight win. It was only the third NCAA championship run in the 94 ...

John Fogerty wasn't born in the Bayou, and he wasn't there when they started dyeing the river green in Chicago, but he liked a certain lime-flavoured drink.

When Niki Marie Taylor bought a 1920s home in Detroit, she decided to swap modern additions the previous owners had made for ...

Chicago's sports scene has endured decades of heartache offset by pockets of championship glory, and some of the most pivotal figures in American sports history.

A flick of the wrist, a tip of the hat, elbows snapping into right angles and fingers flaring apart— the musical “Chicago” pulses with choreography inspired by Bob Fosse’s signature style, commanding ...

Preservation Chicago’s annual “Chicago 7 Most Endangered” list aims to sound the alarm on historic buildings and sites at risk of demolition. By spreading awareness, the organization aims to mobilize ...

How many times have the U.S. and Canada played at the Olympics? How many gold medals has each team won? Find out before Sunday's gold-medal game.

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