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The annual dyeing of the Chicago River isn’t the only green celebration on tap for the city: Several St. Patrick’s Day parades step off in honor of the holiday.

What started as a summer-like day Friday will end with potentially severe storms as a powerful system prepares to sweep across the region, but there’s a narrow window of time you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for.

If you missed March’s total lunar eclipse, also known as the “blood moon,” when will you be able to see one next?

Why is the Social Security Administration sending a windfall of money to certain SSA beneficiaries’ bank accounts? The answer is simple.

A vehicle fire Friday morning on the Tri-State Tollway blocked two right lanes at caused stop-and-go traffic during the morning rush.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday. What does that mean and what should you know?

The annual Chicago River dyeing will turn waters green for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, but what time will it start and how long will it last?

From pizza pies to dessert pies, many businesses and restaurants are offering deals to celebrate Pi Day. Want a slice of the celebration? Here are 10 “irrationally” good deals in the Chicago area.

A fast-moving line of storms is set to make its way into the Chicago area late Friday, bringing the first severe weather threat of the year to the region, with multiple hazards possible.

Chicago-area residents are likely to feel a blast of summer alongside windy conditions and a good dose of sunshine during the day on Friday, but that will quickly turn to the region’s first chance for severe weather this year. Temperatures could reach into the high 70s in parts of the Chicago area Friday, with winds of 15 to 25 miles…...

Some Illinois lawmakers are proposing a legislation that would ban third-party service companies from selling restaurant reservations online. Other states like California, Nevada, and Florida are considering similar proposals after New York passed a law last year. Margaret Croke, who is the State Representative for Illinois’ 12th District is ...

The Mexican state of Michoacán is often referred to as “The Soul of Mexico,” partly for its culture, partly for its food. It’s the world’s largest grower of avocados, but also the birthplace of carnitas, which our Food Guy says are produced with dedication by a family celebrating 50 years in business. They’re marking the occasion by opening their.....

Al Capone was the first. El Mencho is the current. Both men held the unsavory title of Chicago’s Public Enemy Number One. There is one big difference between the city’s most wanted fugitives: at least “Scarface” Capone actually lived in the city. El Mencho, whose real name is Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, resides in Mexico according to U.S. law enforce...