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.

Dozens of super PACs, dark-money and special interest groups have pumped more than $50 million into Chicago-area congressional races in the run-up to the March 17 primary — and voters are ...

Together with pro-Israel funds, the tech money is swamping Democratic rivals in the Chicago area and, according to one government watchdog, distorting democracy.

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

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 ...

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, ...

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.