The head of one of Chicago’s top nonpartisan government research organizations said lawmakers made too many short-term ...

Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday.

This is not just a bunch of scientists looking for an adrenaline rush or another "Twister" sequel. Hail is one of the nation's costliest but least-appreciated weather dangers.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s estimates show Kendall, Champaign, Grundy, McHenry and Will counties gained the greatest percentage ...

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Activists say the event took on greater importance this year amid assaults on the LGBTQ+ community that challenge rights many ...

In its second year back after a 20-year hiatus, the boat races on Lake Decatur on Saturday were as much of a draw as ever.

Israel says more than half of the 55 hostages remaining in Gaza are dead. Families again called for a ceasefire deal to bring ...

Almost 22% of U.S. residents age 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home, double the share from four decades ...

A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom.

Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an armed suspect that ...