Why is the Chicago train called the ‘L’? The ‘L’ stands for elevated, referring to the elevated train tracks that run above the streets of Chicago. Operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the ...

Forty feet underground, the city's once-bustling system of freight tunnels remains. Social media videos show adventurers and thrill-seekers looking for the tunnels — but are they real?

Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Route map, street closings, how to get there, reader tips Chicago’s annual parade is Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know plus some pro tips from readers.