Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

PFS, Maiden Alley Cinema's montly movie club is celebrating Black History Month with a presentation of Oscar Micheaux's "Within Our Gates," the oldest surviving feature directed by a Black American.

Robin Moore initially had one purpose: learn more about the life of her grandfather Reginald Moore. She never expected that mission to take her to a grassy field in a remote part of Canada, where ...

Imagine stumbling upon a medieval fortress in the heart of Illinois. No, you’re not dreaming – it’s Stronghold Castle, a hidden gem that’ll make you question your GPS and your sanity.

Local author Elaine Soloway reflects on her family's humble beginnings in Chicago after emigrating from Russia about 100 ...

You’ve probably seen Justus Roe’s murals around Chicago.

2013: “I did not kill Kathleen!” Before being sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife, former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson cried, raged and whispered during a ...

Trump's whole-of-government approach to immigration involves nearly every major Cabinet agency, expanding beyond traditional ...

Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking to dismiss the second attorney misconduct allegation lodged against him by the ...

It’s sometimes the case that when one of my columns runs, readers send me a story or comment that I didn’t know about ...

CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.

Creation & Celebration — student writer Gena Jones reflects on her upbringing along Chicago's lakefront, which fostered a ...