Despite sharing the same name, Illinois ... Chicago, depending on traffic, and approximately one hour's drive (71 miles) away ...

Looking for a quick escape from Chicago? Here are the best things to do in Oak Park, IL — a village rich in art, history, and ...

Next time your shopping list seems at odds with your budget, remember that in Aurora lies a retail haven where $45 fills not just a shopping bag but an entire cart – proving that in at least one ...

You can seriously fill up a shopping cart with cool stuff for just $30. The mall is organized by different sellers, so each little section feels like its own mini store. It’s like a treasure hunt ...

From a snowy Dollar Day to a new traffic code and boathouse thefts, revisit Manistee’s 1925 headlines in our 100 years ago archive.

The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will return January 21–February 1, 2026, presenting more than 100 ...

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and ...

A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. The piece is called "Paradise Lost," and was painted by artist Raqib Shaw, who ...

In an exclusive interview, Dan Fogelman reveals he is just about done with the "Paradise" season 2 finale, they're almost done writing season 3, AND he just started production on his newest show ...

As Illinois and Chicago filed suit to block the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, a judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order Monday afternoon, and it was revealed that troops ...

One current play questions what it means to be American. In another, teen actors drive an immersive experience that mimics ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker talks with NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep during a visit to the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen, days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an increased federal ...