A couple received a huge ovation from the banks of the Chicago Riverwalk when they got engaged on the boat passing through the city. Sahar Bayat's first visit to partner Bree Taylor, in Chicago, ...

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After closing its Chicago location in 2022, La Mom Kitchen has returned in Edgewater. The Sichuan and Shanghainese restaurant serves a variety of dishes like boiled ...

The federal EPA offloaded cleanup to Illinois' environmental agency, which accused Apex Oil of violating state laws.

The Bears topped the New York Giants 37-9 in the NFL title game at Wrigley Field for the team’s fifth championship — and first back-to-back titles. All four of the Bears’ touchdowns were scored in the ...

After clips of a Chicago mother being attacked by students sparked outrage, police announced a new development that many have been waiting for. Update: Dec. 22 at 2:31 p.m. The Root previously ...