Julia Tate was headed to bed a few weeks ago when her daughter burst into their rowhouse screaming. Tate’s cousin, Devon ...

Long before skyscrapers lined the lakefront, one determined figure fought to keep Grant Park open and public. His quiet stand against powerful interests helped preserve one of Chicago’s most iconic ...

Oakbrook Center has been selected in a national vote as one of the top shopping centers in the United States. The 63-year-old ...

Stroll through Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Riverwalk in this calm, scenic walking tour. These areas connect shopping streets and public walkways alongside the Chicago River, blending urban design ...

Selena Fragassi recalls the highs — and lows — of attending and covering the festival since it found a home in the city after years as a traveling festival.

There are 4 million users on the women-only safety app, which this week became the No. 1 free app in the Apple store.

Rockford, IL, stood out among the top 10 U.S. housing markets ranked in June for having the lowest median listing price.

An established homebuilder in the Chicago area is planning a residential development at Aptakisic and Prairie roads in ...

Thanks to the largesse of deep-pocketed backers, a spate of new art museums like Rotterdam's Fenix, are revving up the European country's cultural status.

As Nashville continues to grow, affordability concerns push working class families into polluted, dangerous neighborhoods.

First and foremost is the Lincoln Street Beach. Tucked in the shadow of Northwestern University, this beach offers lifeguards ...

Ottawa, Ontario, is often overlooked for Montreal and Toronto, but it's the perfect summer break for both nature and city ...