My grandmother had a big influence on me, and she talked about family history and genealogy since I was a little kid. I was one of those kids who sucked it up.” ...

"Steelmakers" is an accessible entry point to the environmental, industrial, immigrant, and labor histories of the Calumet region.

Former Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije turned his high-end South Loop sports bar into a steakhouse and Fabio Viviani Hospitality will run it.

So much for team success transferring over to the MLB Draft. Illinois went 35-21 last season and only had only player -- Jack Crowder -- drafted. But despite fi ...

Four Star Family Restaurant in Mt. Zion, Illinois, delivers that magic in spades, along with what locals passionately defend as the state’s most perfect omelet. The red and blue sign stands tall ...

Illinois State University baseball shortstop Shai Robinson and pitcher Tyrelle Chadwick were selected this week in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Tom Emery Across the Atlantic, July 14 marks Bastille Day, or French National Day, to honor the storming of the Bastille, a Paris fortress used as a prison. The event, which started the French ...

Good morning, Chicago. The woman stood on the sidewalk outside her home and waited for the first officers to show up. Blood streamed down her face and shoulders. She had called 911 after her ...

In the middle of suburban Schaumburg, where you’d expect to find another shopping center or office park, there’s a 64-acre ...

Body-worn camera footage serves as valuable training material for the city’s Police Department in its post-Laquan McDonald ...

On Monday, the Illinois State Police announced a change to their dress uniform policy, bringing back a classic accessory.

Illinois is where Midwest nice meets Midwest passive aggression, with a dash of political skepticism and a deep-dish pizza to ...