Astronomers are ready to search for the fingerprints of life in faraway planetary atmospheres. But first, they need to know ...

The 29-year-old pitcher is less than a year removed from Tommy John surgery and seems cautiously optimistic about his ...

Road Trip! But you'd better ensure you've got your change jar handy if you're driving between these two major cities.

An annual tradition that dates back over half a century, the transformation of the Chicago River into a green waterway took ...

As strong winds and possible severe storms move through the Chicago area Friday and Saturday, residents may experience power ...

Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback ...

While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is ...

Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has ... or their location in a historic corridor. On maps, signs, and timetables, each line uses a different color.

Saturday marked the Red Cross' Sound The Alarm initiative, a chance to get out into the city's Southwest Side and install ...

The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day means green will be seen all around the city — including the Chicago River. Here’s what to know.

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are among the most famous in the world, and this year, Disparti Law Group is working to make them safer.

Benda, a southern Illinois botanist and something of a rock star in Illinois’ natural world, coordinates the Plants of Concern Southern Illinois Program for the Chicago Botanic Garden ...