The National Association of Realtors rolls into Chicago this week with one message -- home ownership is still a fiscally smart idea.

Chicago's legendary World's Fair of 1893 comes alive through the visionary efforts of a local choreographer with Thodos Dance Company and

Flame-throwers and machine guns at Soldier Field?

Today, March 1, marks the expiration of Jody Weis' contract.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's tough talk continues in his budget address today.

We meet the man who created a fake Rahm Emanuel on Twitter and kept his real identity secret -- until yesterday.

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

A new book co-authored by a WBEZ journalist and university professor provides a comprehensive, multi-faceted look into the history of one

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's $3 billion budget passes in the wee hours of Saturday morning after a marathon session.

Groupon officially launches in China under a new Chinese name.

It looks and feels like a normal bike -- with one big exception, We meet the Chicagoan who has given special needs kids an opportunity to

Hedy Weiss tries her luck with three new shows in town, including a bona fide Broadway classic and two provocative new shows.

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