Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks every year, and with tick-borne illnesses on the rise, officials are urging residents to be cautious.

Zaxbys, the popular Southern chicken chain, is spreading its wings to the Windy City, with plans for its first Chicago-area ...

According to two new reports by Construction Coverage, Illinois ranked 48th out of 50 U.S. states for new home construction last year while leading the nation ...

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana all have air quality alerts, while Chicago's air quality currently ranks in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

Chicago may have charm, but it's in this underrated suburb where those small-town delights surface, accompanied by serene ...

Depending on which Chili’s restaurant you visit, there’s a chance one of the walls is adorned with an especially screwy picture.

Named after the airport, the Northwest Side locality is one of Chicago’s officially recognized 77 community areas. But ...

Chicago heat advisories are likely is on the way with the beginning of summer. This is how to stay safe and cool in the city and suburban counties.

Fewer local journalists translates to fewer watchful eyes on school boards, local sports, businesses, town and city government, and other important local institutions, the report said.

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved an amendment to the annual Justice Department funding bill aimed at blocking the Trump administration from keeping the FBI’s ...

In a short time, NASCAR improved the track-build process and proved that the concept of parachuting into a major city for a ...