The premiere hospital on the South Side, the University of Chicago Medical Center, does not have an Adult Level 1 Trauma Center.

We talk with the author of a new book that showcases a collection of essays that highlight the long-lasting impact of fathers in or out o

On the Artbeat, we look into the "hands-on" approach of American artist John Marin, and find out how painter Georgia O'Keefe was instrume

Gas prices are rising, but is there any relief in sight?

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The Civil War began 150 years ago today and the young metropolis of Chicago played many roles in the conflict.

Harry Volkman spent 55 years on the air forecasting Chicago's ever-changing weather.

On the Artbeat, enter the surreal world of Gertrude Abercrombie -- a visionary Chicago painter who impressed both art critics and some of

As budget talks draw to a close for now, it will be a busy week for the president as he begins his re-election bid with major fundraising

A new law that is supposed to level the playing field for Illinois businesses has one company moving to Wisconsin.

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel-backed candidates win big in Tuesday's aldermanic run

The Chicago City Council will be getting many new members next month but what's on the mind of some veteran aldermen?

ProPublica reporter and former South Asia bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune Kim Barker discusses her new book, “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.” The memoir chronicles her experiences covering conflicts in the two countries.

As the last high-rise at Cabrini Green comes down, an ambitious art project is coming down with it.