A new tax on alcohol being proposed in Chicago's City Council could have big implications for both shoppers and retailers, ...

When it comes to fine dining, Chicago has the No. 5 best restaurant in the country, according to a report from Tripadvisor. The report, part of the review site's "Best of the Best" Travelers' Choice ...

Friends, family and the Avondale community is rallying behind one local family raising money for an ADA van for their two sons with special needs. Rose McLean, owner of Chicago Pediatric Therapy & ...

The Chicago Loves Local initiative encourages residents to support local businesses during the holiday season. Laura Austin, executive director of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce tells us more.

The government shutdown continues, leaving nearly 2 million people in Illinois without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Food pantries across the Chicago area are reporting an ...

At least three people were killed, and 26 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday. The ages of the victims range from 13 to 65, according to police. In the first shooting ...

One of the best ways to get to know a city is to find all the cool coffee shops. These spots are often where local artists and tastemakers hang out, after all—especially freelancers who don’t have ...