Decades before Irish were Chicago political royalty, they lived in a ramshackle slum called Kilgubbin
In the 1850s and 1860s, Kilgubbin was often mentioned in the pages of the Tribune and other Chicago newspapers. The name ...
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Chicago Neighborhoods
Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...
Chicago River goes green: Date, time and how to watch river dyeing for St. Patrick's Day
While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is ...
Metra considers renaming lines, changing maps for Chicago area
Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback ...
Chicago faces snow, slippery travel hours after severe weather
The same storm bringing the risk of severe weather and even a couple of tornadoes to the vast Chicago metro area into ...
PHOTOS: Wednesday storms leave behind trail of damage across parts of Chicagoland
WGN-TV viewers shared photos after a round of severe storms brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail to Chicagoland on Wednesday afternoon and evening. For nearly two hours, a series of ...