Able-bodied adults 55 to 64 years old must work or volunteer 80 hours a month by May. Last year, fewer than half had enough ...

Matisse made his colorful cut-outs late in life after debilitating abdominal surgery, and they are the star of this focused new exhibition.

He’s been guesting at politically charged shows with his fellow Libertyville musician and pal Tom Morello and shared a stage with his longtime idol, Bruce Springsteen, after The Boss’ release of ...

Writing the Lookingglass Theatre play has helped the second-generation Asian American understand previously untold parts of his family history.

When Brigitte Bardot died last year, it’s almost like Wes Leavins knew it was coming. The singer of Chicago indie rock band Brigitte Calls Me Baby (a name inspired by his brief pen pal relationship ...

Don Tracy is an attorney and former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, a position he stepped down from in 2024. He’s running to be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois.

The union is asking the mayor and the school board to draw upon a state law that allows middle and high school students one excused absence per year to attend a “civic event.” ...

Powerful storms brought deadly tornadoes to Indiana and Illinois this week, with large hail and severe rain striking south of Chicago. Here’s what you need to know when this kind of weather hits.

Suburban Batavia, just 30 miles west of Chicago, used to be known as the windmill capital of the world. But eventually, ...

To date, there are no wind turbines of the Great Lakes, much less Lake Michigan — though it isn’t for lack of wind. The wind ...

Casey Chlebek has worked in information technology and real estate management and is active in Polish-American groups. He’s running to be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois.

Jeannie Evans is a Chicago-based antitrust enforcement attorney. She’s running to be the next U.S. Senator from Illinois.