Fall is definitely in the air. We're in that sweet spot where outdoor activities are quite pleasurable — not too sweaty but ...

At least eight film festivals will take place in and around Chicago before Thanksgiving. This year the lineups buzz with wide-ranging documentaries, local talent and Academy Award hopefuls such as ...

There’s nothing quite like fall in the Midwest. The leaves change to beautiful hues, there’s a chill in the air, and the weather causes residents to head outside and celebrate all of the fall ...

This fall, Chicago’s architecture takes center stage as Open House Chicago® returns October 17–18, 2026. Open House Chicago® (OHC) is a free, citywide architecture festival that opens the doors to ...

Jill Mulleady's uncannily familiar scenes, Kate Hefferan's secret magic, the critical role of printed matter in prisons, a ...

The next big thing is happening on Chicago's small stages. Here are 10 plays and musicals not to miss this theater season.

Fall officially starts Tuesday, and in the the Chicago area, it will certainly feel like it. “We’re a good 10 degrees below normal,” NBC 5 Storm Team Kevin Jeanes said. After a cool morning in the 50s ...

Chicago experiences higher temperatures longer than outlying suburbs due to the urban heat-island effect. Its location next to Lake Michigan's warm waters explains why the city and nearby suburbs ...

At Gaffney, Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) is pregnant with Dr. Dean Archer's (Steven Weber) baby while Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) tackles some intense family drama of her own. At Firehouse 51, ...