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(Springfield, IL) -- The popular Maple Grove boat launch at Chain o' Lakes State Park in McHenry County has reopened to the public following a $3 million improvement project that incorporates numerous...

Two Illinois restaurants were named to the New York Times' restaurant list for 2026. The publication announced its coveted list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, with one Chicago eatery a...

There's no denying that West Town is having a moment-that's why our team at Time Out has named it the coolest neighborhood in Chicago and the No. 18 coolest neighborhood in the world. Time Out editors...

(CHICAGO) -- As Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer, AAA says now is the time for travelers to begin planning their Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's vacations. According to a new AAA t...

Pete Crow-Armstrong can't be stopped. If you thought that the Chicago Cubs' superstar centerfielder might slow down at some point, you thought wrong. Take Monday night's 7-3 Cubs win over the Braves, ...

Soldier Field unveiled a preview of its new concession menu today for the upcoming Chicago Bears season. The stadium is introducing several new food items ahead of the team's home opener against the M...

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal has been revealed and this year's design pays tribute to an iconic sight along the route. The medal was revealed Monday, with this year's design featuri...

Riot Fest is back this weekend, bringing three days of alternative, metal and punk rock to Douglass Park. The music fest is entering its 21st year in Chicago. It runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday at ...

Plans are underway for the addition of IMAX capabilities to a popular movie theater in downtown Chicago, city records show. Chicago building permit records indicate that one of the auditoriums at AMC ...