For example, if you're a Wizard of Oz fan, check out the Oz-themed park, whereas if you're into architecture, Graceland ...

When it comes to visiting Illinois, Chicago undoubtedly holds the big-city allure. But step outside its orbit, and you'll ...

I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced ...

Legendary actor Harrison Ford came back to his hometown of Chicago this week for an honor at a Field Museum gala. The ...

The actor’s curiosity as a frog-hunting teenager living in Morton Grove was the start of his commitment to nature.

The famed Chicago-born actor and environmental activist is the inaugural recipient of the Transformative Conservation ...

From a fundraising 5K to rooftop cinema, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Day of the Dead in Chicago this week.

From community ofrendas to rooftop celebrations, here are various ways to celebrate Day of the Dead in Chicago starting this ...

The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize for Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel has been awarded to three researchers who have shown how technological and scientific innovation, coupled to market ...

A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population. The exhibit, called "Aqui en Chicago," has been in the making for six years after students from ...

Welcome to Chicago Curious Kids, your guide to what parents should know about life in the city. From schools and parks to policy updates,... One of the best places in Chicago for kids to play is ...

When Old Chicago opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois back in 1975, it was billed as the country’s first indoor amusement park. Thousands of visitors showed up on opening day to see what the 345,000 square ...