Each county in Illinois also has a sheriff. The sheriff is an elected position, and sheriffs serve a four-year term. Cook ...

After the Van Vliet family lost their home in a fire, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Chicago Heights have helped them ...

Two weeks after President Donald Trump began his second term, the Chicago area Venezuelan community found themselves in ...

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Sledding is the perfect activity for when you've got to get the kids out of the house or go crazy on a wintry Chicago day. Visiting one of our favorite sledding hills in Chicago means you are never ...

Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.

Logan Square's cool factor has led people living in Avondale, Humboldt Park and Hermosa to claim the area as their own.

About 80 percent of a black bear’s diet comes from plants (fruits, nuts, berries), 15 percent from insects (termites, ants, ...

It’s been more than three weeks since the eruption of the devastating Southern California wildfires that torched much of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. A near-complete damage assessment of the ...

Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. Chicago’s first vegan Indian restaurant on Devon ...

even though some officers also carry out more mundane duties like traffic enforcement and crime prevention. So the Israel Defense Forces repeatedly targeted police officers early in its 15-month ...

Here are some answers to your questions about post-fire air quality, and how to keep yourself safe. Q: Is the air quality toxic in Los Angeles? A: Generally — no. With the fires going out and the ...