We are now halfway through spring and so far, it's the wettest spring in 43 years for the Chicago area. Tuesday's 2.43 inches of rainfall at O'Hare International Airport made it the second-wettest day in April in over 50 years -- behind the 3.54 inches that fell April 18, 2013. The record was set at 3.83 inches on Apri...

It's no secret to Chicagoans that our city is a top destination for coffee-and now a global ranking confirms it! Food & Wine has released its 2026 Global Tastemakers roundup, and named the Windy City among the top 5 U.S. metros for coffee. Here's a look at the list and some of the best Chicago coffee shops mentione...

A familiar bevy of swans have again landed at Humboldt Park's lagoon. They're set to receive some tender loving care after being cooped up in storage for nearly a year, but the flock of swans will soon be ready to carry people out onto the lagoon after taking last season off. Wheel Fun Rentals, a California-based compa...

The Titanic exhibit at the Volo Museum flooded on the anniversary of the famous ship's sinking, the museum said. Thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the Chicago area Tuesday, causing the exhibit to flood, occurring 114 years after the Titanic sunk on April 14, 1912. "The irony of any Titanic exhibit flooding is st...

Two Chicago suburbs were named on a new list of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2026. In the annual "best places to live" report from ranking website Livability, a northern suburb and a western suburb were both named among the top 20 places to live in the U.S. "Our 2026 list highlights the small- ...

The clock is ticking for the Chicago Bears, who are running out of time to decide if they will continue to play in Illinois or cross the border into Indiana. Team leaders are meeting with staff from Gov. JB Pritzker's office on Wednesday as state lawmakers consider a so-called "megaprojects bill," which would...

Gallagher Way announced their 2026 summer lineup Tuesday. The Budweiser Concert Series is back with performances by Mayday Parade, OK Go and Guster. Mayday Parade performs on May 17, Ok Go performs on June 13 and Guster performs on June 26. Here's the 2026 movie schedule. Movies are free with VIP tickets available for ...

For most, the stress of Tax Day outweighs any satisfaction of checking something off the annual to-do list. Many restaurants are offering discounts in honor of Tax Day to soften the blow to your bank account after paying your dues to Uncle Sam. Here's a look at where you can score deals on April 15 from restaurants in ...