Ice skating? An alien party? A brunch cruise? Here are some creative ideas for how to spend New Year’s Eve in Chicago.

The Arlington Heights native, who likes video games and the Chicago Bears, said he pretty much “winged it” for his big debut as Derek, a bully-turned-hero.

As the war in Ukraine drags on and U.S. policies shift, many Ukrainians “are stranded,” says a Chicago immigration attorney. “‘They’re saying, ‘We didn't violate the law, we came here to be protected, ...

For many folks, the holidays are a time for giving back. Shelters, food banks and other charitable organizations see a spike in volunteers during the holiday season. Still, those numbers drop off ...

Gregory Bovino returned to Little Village Tuesday after playing a key role in the early phases of Operation Midway Blitz, the ...

A True Story About A Father's Relentless Search For His Son,” immerses viewers in the harrowing story of a survivor of the Cambodian genocide.

As a boy, the Hollywood movie “The Border" set the course for his life. He couldn’t believe the Border Patrol agents in the ...

In a year full of breaking news headlines, trending pop culture moments and the constant fluctuation of daily life, ‘Say More’ talks “roses” and “thorns” for 2025.

Black men in the West Side community face some of the biggest hurdles to getting a degree. Just 1 out of 4 who make it to ...

This is about oppressed people knowing their value and building alternative spaces in their minds,” says Danny Dunson, curator at the DuDable Black History Museum.

A son’s mission to transform his mom’s health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running and walking group around Garfield Park ...

The decision, appearing on the high court’s “emergency” or “shadow” docket, is the first from the justices addressing President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops into American ...