ISSUE: Chicago has one of four legacy regional rail networks, the others being in Boston, Philadelphia, and the New York area ...

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...

For years, poor governance has doomed the Chicago region to an inefficient transit system that fails to adequately serve its ...

Saturday’s protest at Union Park was aimed not only at the White House, but anyone frustrated by the aggressive start of the ...

The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and ...

Ever wondered why so many train stations are called ‘Union Station’? This video explores the best, worst, and most unusual Union Stations across North America, from beautiful historical buildings to ...

Legendary British rock band The Who will bring their final North American tour to the United Center in Chicago on Sept. 7, as ...

The Wieners Circle, a Chicago institution that has served up the city's iconic hot dogs for decades is paying tribute to newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

The Illinois State Board of Education and district leaders played a role, but so did organized labor. The Chicago Teachers Union, for example, secured a labor agreement committed to hiring ...

Police on Monday evening were investigating a suspicious package in Channahon, Illinois. The police station is adjacent ... about 50 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.

Service for CTA Blue Line trains was disrupted on Saturday afternoon due to police activity, the CTA said. Police later confirmed they were conducting a death investigation.

Both Chicago and Illinois have laws in place that do not permit local law enforcement to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2017 signed the ...