People walk past the 1000M building on Aug. 22, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) 1000M, the recently completed 73-story residential tower in the South Loop, took quite a while to happen.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings ...

Madigan’s attorneys cry foul over ‘unfair’ media coverage, ask judge for more leeway to question jury pool Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have compiled years ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — At least six people were killed, and 24 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police. The ages of the victims range from 15 to 55. A ...

Cortney Fries A first-time visit to Chicago isn't complete without a stop at Millennium Park. Situated in the Loop just north of the Art Institute of Chicago, this 25-acre space is used to ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

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Even the namesake restaurant of The Bear is symbolic of what makes Chicago such a perfect place for hitting the town. A line forms for humble Chicago beef sandwiches by day, and an ever-changing ...

Chicago in and of itself is an innovative marvel to behold. Established on soggy land adjacent to Lake Michigan, the city underwent major architectural efforts to physically raise the urban area to ...

WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. - Four Chicago suburbs have been ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest cities in the nation. According to a new report by GOBankingRates, Western Springs in DuPage ...

Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana will see another sweltering day Tuesday, with even warmer temperatures, higher heat indices and an excessive heat warning. Tuesday will also see poor ...

For chefs, there are waves of opportunities to create diverse and complex dishes. Though Chicago is far from the East and West coasts, many places fly in fresh catch daily so the city is still ...