The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cook County and the surrounding area.

Trading pork belly futures is a thing of the past.

A house in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago is a relic from when the area was home to an explosive industry.

The defense of Rod Blagojevich kicks off with a bang of high-profile witnesses. But the action doesn't last very long.

Author, TV and radio personality Tavis Smiley discusses his new book, how past mistakes have helped him succeed, and much more.

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

Perhaps you're wondering when the city will clear your street. We take a look at how the city's removing snow on the side streets.

We learn the amazing story of Vivian Maier, a Chicago nanny who took more than 100,000 photos during her lifetime but never showed them t

A new free e-book provides a fresh perspective on the city's dozens of neighborhoods, from Bronzeville to Hegewisch.

The campaign ads for the 14th Congressional District seat have been fierce; tonight, we hear from the candidates behind them.

We hear from Illinois Treasurer candidates Republican Dan Rutherford and Democrat Robin Kelly.

Elizabeth Brackett takes us inside a new exhibit at The Field Museum that is worth its weight in gold.