1907: Albert A. Michelson, the first head of the physics department at the University of Chicago, won the first Nobel Prize ever presented to an American (though he was born in Prussia) in science.

As a lifelong Chicagoan, I firmly believe this city is the perfect backdrop for any celebration. Am I biased? Sure, maybe. But I stand by it so in this post I’ve rounded up some epic Chicago birthday ...

Thousands have signed a petition calling for a pause on the delivery robots that have become an increasingly common sight on Chicago sidewalks in recent years. Companies Coco and Serve released their ...

Alexander currently sits with a career record of 982-440, just 18 wins from 1,000 and only 54 from breaking Pingatore’s mark.

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Homeowners in Chicago are reeling from unprecedented property tax increases, leading many to contemplate selling their homes ...

La Liste, France’s data-driven dining guide, has unveiled its 2026 Top 1,000 and tapped five Chicago spots for the worldwide ...

The I-Team found truck after truck illegally parked on snowy streets Monday, and on two separate days in the past week, even ...

The Wieners Circle made sure the Windy City was well-fed Tuesday—can the NFC North leader keep the feast going?

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least two more vehicles were burglarized Wednesday near Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago police said. A ...

The curtain is finally coming down on the Royal George Theatre complex on the 1600 block of North Halsted Street in Lincoln ...

Celebrate the season with ZooLights! Enjoy displays, photos with Santa, rides and a new bilingual light show at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.