Which suburb should be considered an honorary Chicago neighborhood? Here’s what you told us.
Some readers understandably found the concept of an honorary neighborhood absurd. But we got some nominees based on diversity ...
myFace Chicago: Support For Chicago’s Craniofacial Community
From a childhood of bullying, her journey to self acceptance was a long one, but she’s now using her experience to support others. She’s the Senior Program Officer of the recently ...
‘Slick is an understatement:' Ice-covered streets lead to treacherous road, sidewalk conditions across Chicago area
It may look dry out there, Chicago, but it’s icy, with sheets of ice encasing untreated sidewalks and roadways across the ...
‘Slick is an understatement:' Ice-covered roads, sidewalks lead to treacherous conditions
The icy surfaces come hours after sleet, freezing rain, freezing drizzle and snow fell across the Chicago area Wednesday ...
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Hyde Park Swallows Up Surrounding South Side Neighborhoods In New Survey
A new survey suggests some South Siders believe Hyde Park extends far beyond its community area boundaries — and even extends ...
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Bronzeville’s Boundaries Swell In New Map As Residents Reclaim Black Metropolis
UChicago researchers asked residents to draw their neighborhood boundaries in a new map — and Bronzeville appears to have ...
Winter weather advisory issued for entire Chicago area with freezing rain, ice, sleet, snow:
Freezing rain could lead to hazardous travel conditions across the entire Chicago area, especially during "peak timing" of ...
'Fed bear is a dead bear': What to do if a Florida black bear comes into your neighborhood
About 80 percent of a black bear’s diet comes from plants (fruits, nuts, berries), 15 percent from insects (termites, ants, ...
Lake County volunteers search deep into the night for the homeless; ‘They left their warm homes to seek out our unhoused neighbors’
The Point In Time Count measures unhoused individuals and families across Lake County on a single night every January.
Will La Niña be a ‘bust’ this winter? Meteorologist explains why it may feel like it
After months of teasing, a La Niña winter has finally started – but we don’t blame you if you haven’t noticed.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...