The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 stands as a grim testament to nature’s fury, claiming over 1,200 lives and marking it as the deadliest wildfire in American history. This catastrophic event unfolded in ...

With significant roles in the Great Chicago Fire, 1893 World’s Fair and modern-day architecture, the beer’s impact on the ...

A piece of DuPage County history is back where it belongs after going missing for several decades. Officials celebrated the ...

As the word is spreading, I think a lot of local people are getting upset,” said Suzanne Valliere, 60, a lifelong Darien ...

Potomac Avenue in Wicker Park has been cleared away, and in its place a developer is now building two luxury condominiums complete with rooftop decks, a pergola, and a two-car garage. The full ...

These 18 historic hotels still welcome overnight guests, from colonial-era inns to grand resorts and legendary national park ...

Chicago prides itself on being one of the sporting capitals of the world. It was the setting for the legendary era of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman as part of the Chicago Bulls’ six ...

We review Rebuilding Chicago, published by Wizkids Games. Rebuild the happiest district by placing buildings and triggering ...

Lake Los Carneros became a beloved Goleta park after residents fought developers and helped preserve the lake and surrounding open space.

A massive fire ripped through an abandoned building in South Shore, drawing a large Chicago Fire Department Response.

It’s now less than two months to the anniversary of one of America’s most devastating infernos in history. A hundred and ...

A fire broke out at a Chicago elementary school on Saturday, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Around 8 p.m., Chicago Fire Department crews responded to a fire at Paderewski Elementary ...