Lakefront coho and Illinois' inland trout opening on Saturday lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

The lake, ancient and alluring, is the latest target for the active curiosity of that boosterish purveyor of history and civic pride known as Geoffrey Baer. Of Lake Michigan’s 1,638 miles of shoreline ...

Illinois Democratic Senate President Don Harmon improperly accepted $4 million more in political contributions than allowed ...

Chicago companies and tourist attractions are ... Arnaldo Rivera, chief administrative and equity officer for Navy Pier, says: “International tourism is a significant and growing contributor ...

“We’ve reached a significant milestone in the construction of the Navy Pier Flyover,” Mayor Emanuel said. “The Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago’s jewels, and this investment will create a seamless ...

From snorkeling to a shipwreck to fishing in the lake, observing NASCAR to a rodeo, Geoffrey Baer explores Chicago's ...

Sip, savor and steep yourself in all things tea at the Chicago Tea Festival. Attendees have the opportunity to sample teas ...

EXPO Chicago is back at Navy Pier from April 24–27 for its 12th edition—the second under Frieze—with more than 170 galleries ...

A lakefront Highland Park mansion owned by Anik ... nine-bedroom estate was built in 1957 for the late Irving B. Harris, a notable Chicago philanthropist. The property sits on nearly two acres ...

If you're in Chicago during the summer, don't miss out on this local beach spot with stunning lake views, water sports, ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The Chicago Blackhawks used ...