Christopher Bell lives for double-takes. The Grant Park Music Festival attracts vocal soloists who have sung on the world’s ...

Of course, America has its flaws. But on Independence Day, it seems worthwhile to step back and recognize just how fortunate ...

The bigger story is who we’re losing: children. New census demographic data reveal that while Illinois’ total population has ...

This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, three terraces, a study and a bar/lounge area.

A new Barnes & Noble opened Wednesday in Oak Park, making it the third of four new locations that are set to come to Chicago.

Chicago spent most of the 20th century shaping modern America. Stress-testing it, wiring it together, commercializing it and ...

The Declaration was written by imperfect men. However, the message of freedom has endured and inspired others around the ...

Around the area this weekend, plenty of parades and fireworks for the Fourth of July, plus exhibits at the Chicago History ...

For weeks, Chicago’s U.S. attorney’s office has tried to tamp down a scandal over alleged misconduct in grand jury sessions ...

A clear base wage for all restaurant workers, with tips on top, would make pay more predictable for workers and put ...

It’s an honor for an Illinois venue to be among these select few sites to honor America’s 250th in this unique way.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...