A red-tailed hawk family in Lemont and admiral butterflies in Norwood Park are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors.
Cole Hutson, the younger brother of Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson, headlines this year’s group of draft prospects hailing from the Chicago area — a group which also notably includes goalie Nicholas Kempf, a Morton Grove native, and forward Kamil Bednarik, an Elmhurst native.
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The effort by Shawnee Park and Climate Alliance to turn Shawnee National Forest into the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve sounds promising and is gaining backing.
Cocoa powder does offer some health benefits including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
From ‘Arachnophobia’’ to ‘The Fly,’ here are our favorite films starring ants, spiders and other creepy-crawlies.
The gunman knocked on the 28-year-old victim’s door Thursday night and fired shots through the door, hitting the man in his chest, police said.
A man, 58, was killed and a 40-year-old man was wounded during a shooting in the 5100 block of West Maypole Avenue.
Reader has dated him for seven years but is concerned about continuing a relationship with a man so involved with his family.
They’re finding help from community groups to navigate their way. A priority as they build lives outside of city-run shelters: learning English.
Enjoy a range of activities around the Chicagoland area with these 10 groups for grownups.
Naysayers wrongly portray policies to reduce carbon emissions and other pollution as an attack on consumer ‘freedom.’ Most Americans know green energy is the wave of the future. Illinois and EV manufacturing is one example.
Despite another cool reception from state lawmakers in their bid for help financing a new dome south of Soldier Field, team officials insisted they’re still making forward progress.
“I inhale smoke from so much weed I wonder why I don’t feel high. Adults, apparently mentally ill, scream on street corners.”
The State Department has paid some $180 million since 1986 for the capture of more than 90 people. A $3 million reward was posted for Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, who authorities say assassinated Mexican cops and a DEA informant on orders from the sons of the imprisoned Sinaloa cartel kingpin.
Through two weeks, the Sky have earned a reputation for being one of the WNBA’s more physically disruptive teams.
One thing we know: Manager Pedro Grifol enjoys job security in Jerry Reinsdorf’s world.
Cubs fall back to earth after three homers can't put them past Brewers: 'No consolation prizes here'
With a 6-4 loss Thursday, the Cubs’ record dropped below .500 for the first time since March 31.
During the 2019 Gold Cup final against the United States and a 2022 friendly vs. Ecuador, Mexico fans chanted a homophobic slur at the opposing goalkeeper.
The 6-9 lefty, who draws comparisons to Randy Johnson because of his size and delivery, is off to good start at AA.
Northwestern offered its first glimpse at specifics of its temporary lakeside football stadium in a letter sent to season ticket holders Thursday.
Hell has frozen over. The Bears will be on “Hard Knocks.”
Sparks forwards Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink are both obvious choices to participate in Unrivaled’s inaugural season.
Disney+ documentary focuses on the experimental side of Kermit’s creator.
Trump and Biden face crucial strategic decisions on how to play the conviction. They’ll meet for their first debate June 27 in Atlanta, Trump will be sentenced July 11 and the Republican National Convention kicks off July 15 in Milwaukee.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a moderate geomagnetic storm late Friday night and early Saturday.
Earlier this year, the utility sought a rehearing to allow additional spending on the controversial pipeline project, which was halted pending an investigation. Estimated costs of that project have ballooned from $2 billion to $11 billion since 2007.
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth said everyone on her email address list will continue to receive alerts about imminent crime threats, but other alerts about violent crime will go only to those who choose to receive them.
Comedian had been scheduled to launch four-night run on Thursday.
Unauthorized access to a ‘small number’ of workers was made between Jan. 4 and Jan. 20, potentially exposing a plethora of personal information.
Donald Trump has been convicted in his New York hush money trial, a landmark jury verdict making him the first former American president to be found guilty of felony crimes in the nation’s nearly 250-year history.
The Bears have had plenty of forgettable seasons in the four decades since they won the Super Bowl. The fact they’ve climbed back to national relevance is a positive.
Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are the newest stars in the Sky. They and their teammates are burning bright.
The election marks the first time that Mexicans abroad are able to vote by mail, electronically or in person across 23 locations around the world, including several U.S cities.
You really have to wonder if House Speaker Chris Welch could’ve mollified a few more of his members before he locked in a budget deal.
Defensive end Montez Sweat, wide receiver Keenan Allen and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were among six starters who did not attend the Bears’ OTA practice Friday at Halas Hall. But Eberflus expects all of them back for veteran minicamp next week.
A “person of interest” was being questioned by detectives after the man was found Thursday afternoon.
Progress remains the watchword as Williams prepares for his first mandatory minicamp next week.
The Bears are going to Max out their television time.
Fictionalized series worth seeing for spot-on performances by Laurence Fishburne as Clippers coach Doc Rivers and Ed O’Neill as the boorish team owner.
“She’s someone who just was very warm, very warm-hearted and quirky,” says Tanya Brown, of her late sister Nicole Brown Simpson.