Where’s the best place in Chicago for a first date? Here’s what you told us
Chicago landmarks like Buckingham Fountain and romantic dinners are popular first date suggestions among readers.
Robert Johnson released after judge vacates his conviction in 1996 Chicago murder
Johnson's attorneys said police took him from his grandmother's house and arrested him in connection with the April 14, 1996, ...
Daywatch: Future of homeless camp in Gompers Park uncertain
The future of the roughly 20 people in the Gompers Park encampment remains uncertain after a planned “accelerated moving event” — a consolidated process where case managers help people find housing, ...
Is Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events on the ropes?
The department has lost about a quarter of its staff in the last year. Other signs point to problems at DCASE, which helps ...
Hundreds of vacant lots in Chicago to be sold after landlords’ bankruptcy, opening up opportunities for redevelopment
Buyers could ride the wave of new investment pouring into other South and West Side neighborhoods, said Steve Madura, senior ...