Extreme rainfall events in Chicago, including two observed this summer, are becoming more common as the climate warms.

The 1,451-foot tower lost its crown as the world’s tallest when it was surpassed in 1996 by Malaysia’s Petronas Towers, and ...

The woman from Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood said a giant tree's sweet berries are causing a sour situation, and is feeding the neighborhood's rat problem.

Iconic hot dog joints in Illinois that honor Chicago’s no-ketchup tradition—plus one bold newcomer shaking things up with ...

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago ...

A study released at the start of the 2025 summer break found that surveyed parents anticipated an expensive summer of keeping ...

Some deep-dish pizzas in Illinois just don’t cut it, but others rise above. Find out which restaurants deserve your next ...

NPR Illinois is marking its 50th anniversary with an exhibit that debuts at the Lincoln Public Library in downtown ...

First and foremost is the Lincoln Street Beach. Tucked in the shadow of Northwestern University, this beach offers lifeguards ...

Previously classified documents related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., were released on ...