Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The Chicago Blackhawks used ...

A line of severe storms triggered tornado warnings for parts of the area late Wednesday, and brought dangerous wind, hail and blinding downpours to the entire Chicago area. The severe storms had ...

The Chicago metropolitan area and Cook County both saw slight increases in population according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, as international immigration outpaced ...

The iconic fast food chain Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago area this summer with as many as 10 new restaurants set to open in the city and the suburbs, the company said in a release.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Track strong to severe storms as they head to the Chicago area Wednesday here. As of 12:20 p.m. a tornado watch was in effect for multiple counties in Illinois and Indiana until 9 p ...

Designed by famed Seattle-born architect Minoru Yamasaki, the Pacific Science Center was built like a gothic, concrete pastry topped with arches like delicate wisps of whipped egg whites ...

The one and only Eric “Butterbean” Esch will return to pro wrestling as he will face the one and only Minoru Suzuki at next month’s WrestleCon Supershow. The event is part of the ...

Lady Gaga’s “The Mayhem Ball” will play six U.S. and Canada venues between July 16 and September 17, visiting Vegas, New York, Chicago, and more. Following the recent release of her latest ...

The storm's "double whammy" will lead to significant travel delays on the roads around Chicago and at one of the busiest flight hubs in the United States and the world-O'Hare International Airport.

The politics of pizza in Chicago always spark fierce debate. Whether it’s a deep dish or thin crust, staunch supporters on both sides will never relent. Fortunately, pizzaiolos across the city ...

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants. From timeless classics, such as spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Vesuvio, to contemporary ...