While visiting Chicago, stop by its elevated park that connects diverse neighborhoods and parks, and can be used by ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Tribune editorial cartoonist John T.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Elevated CTA trains are experiencing delays in Chicago's Loop during the Wednesday evening rush hour, the transit agency said. Brown, Green, Orange, Purple and Pink Line trains were ...

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

CHICAGO -- A collision between two Chicago Transit Authority trains on elevated train tracks during the height of Tuesday's evening rush hour sent 45 people to area hospitals. Many of the injured ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Transit Authority began operations 75 years ago Saturday. The CTA was created to maintain the existing patchwork of private companies that ran the city's elevated line and ...

The city unveiled its first “Pocket Park,” a mini park with substantial features, on Monday at Draper Park. Railroads are a big part of the city of Marion’s history. According to the city, more than ...

The Fox River Trolley Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, a ride by the river enjoying a piece of history. It doesn't look like your usual museum because it's not. There's no building, just 27 ...

If you're visiting Chicago for the first time, you may be feeling a little anxious. The president has called Chicago "the world's most dangerous city", and even though crime is actually lower now than ...

A death investigation is underway after a man ended up on the CTA tracks in downtown Chicago on Monday morning. Chicago police said the man was electrocuted by the third rail at the State and Lake ...

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Illinois Lottery drawing, the premiere of “Soul ...

1932: In Game 3 of the World Series — which ended in a New York Yankees sweep — Babe Ruth either pointed to the Wrigley Field bleachers or at Chicago Cubs taunting him from the dugout, then hit a ...