Following months of closure, construction at one of Chicago's most iconic tourist destinations will be concluding soon as summer approaches. In an update to NBC Chicago, the city's Department of ...

From the gleaming high-rises that line Michigan Avenue to the 28-mile manmade shoreline along Lake Michigan, Chicago remains one of America's most vibrant, celebrated cities. A world-class destination ...

In today’s Chicago, buzzwords such as “equitable” and “engagement” are virtual necessities if you want to please City Hall. Sometimes they have worth; sometime they make no sense at all. And even ...

Chicago is known for eclectic neighborhoods, stunning architecture, delicious food, a vibrant comedy scene, loyal sports fans ...

Boosted by major events, Chicago was once again a “toddling town” for tourists last year, welcoming 55.3 million visitors, up 6.5% over 2023 and setting a post-pandemic high, according to data ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lollapalooza came to Chicago in 2005 and it's been here ever since. The four-day-long event typically attracts 100,000 people each day to Grant Park. What do big summer events and ...

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago’s Puerto Rican ...

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Chicago has been a popular tourist destination since even before 27 million people came to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 — but the city also has a longstanding reputation for crime that has ...