There’s more to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery than ghost stories
The cemetery in suburban Midlothian is a reminder of early settlers of the area. But some visit in hopes of experiencing the paranormal.
The park’s long history is a classic Chicago battle over the use of the lakefront.
“Before It All Goes Dark” sets to music a true story out of the Chicago suburbs. It opens in Seattle this weekend before making its Chicago premiere May 24 and 25.
The draft policy aims to undercut a dramatic rise in stops that disproportionately target people of color and rarely lead to arrests. “It felt like it was time to do something about it,” said Foxx, who is stepping down as Cook County state’s attorney this year.
The lawsuit claims systematic pay disparities between female and male employees, as well as between Black and white employees, under its current and previous owners.
The DePaul encampment had been in place since April 30.
Ancient artifacts depicting women are often interpreted as symbols of physical beauty or fertility. But ancient women also spiked balls and severed heads.
Experts say the pandemic disrupted the pathways that helped teens get a job or an education after high school.
CTU members took buses to the state capital and split into groups to meet with legislators and make their case for additional funding as CPS faces a nearly $400 million budget deficit for next school year and some schools are reporting cuts.
The encampment at the Lincoln Park campus had been been in place since April 30. The action came after school officials said they had reached an impasse with the protesters.
Parent company Kraft-Heinz is contemplating sale of the hot dog brand.
Co-founders of the band join Reset to talk pessimism and brevity.
Two experts from the regional EPA office join WBEZ to tell us what Chicago-area residents can expect.
The transit agencies face a possible $730 million deficit as soon as 2026, according to the Civic Federation.
We looked beyond the massive touring shows to build this list of 25 area summer concerts that are affordable and top notch.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week for his decision to negotiate with students.
It’s the latest move to expand access to abortion in Illinois as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to block access to mifepristone.
Chicago has an average of 1,400 bicycle accidents every year.
From phasing out subminimum wage for tipped workers to struggling to handle the migrant crisis, Johnson’s first year has had its ups and downs.
From local playwrights debuting work to big name actors performing on stages throughout the city, there’s plenty to choose from this month.
Once the richest person in Illinois, Ken Griffin pulled out in 2022, months after complaining about the city’s crime, saying “there is nowhere, where you can feel safe.”
Chicago’s Jean Dubuffet sculpture isn’t the only famous artwork leaving the former state building. Where are they all going?
From endorsing a new Bears’ stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going.
The ongoing migrant crisis, crime, staff shake-ups, City Council turmoil — and some legislative wins for progressives — were among the highlights and lowlights of Johnson’s first term.
Carter has delivered on the promise that he would win federal funding for major projects like the Red Line extension. But he has failed at day-to-day operations and customer service, mass transit experts say.
Parents and others don’t blame teachers. Instead, they see the lack of learning as an effect of poverty and other challenges, a poll of 2,100 Chicagoans finds.
Chicago residents are divided over whether parents should be able to bypass their neighborhood school, and two-thirds want to prioritize funding those local schools.
The proposal would give enforcement teeth to a 2011 executive order that bars improper contributions.
The Plante Moran accounting firm is fighting a subpoena as investors in Maple & Ash allege pandemic relief fraud by the Gold Coast restaurant.
Luisette Kraal, a native of Curaçao, lives in the U.S. on a religious visa that has run out. For two years she has been a key figure in helping newcomers adjust to the city.
The Southern Poverty Law Center urged Chicago officials to reconsider a decision not to take disciplinary action against eight officers connected to the Oath Keepers.
In her latest book, a Chicago author provides a go-to guide for new managers to foster a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.
Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health care compared to white Americans.
This four-story, Queen Anne-style structure has fallen into a state of neglect over just a few years.
Police misconduct is an expensive problem for Chicago to have, with tens of millions of dollars being paid out annually to resolve lawsuits.
Bicycling grew more in Chicago than in any other major American city since 2019. But bike safety advocates say the city could be doing much more to protect cyclists.
Parent company Global Tetrahedron has big plans to diversify the satire news website’s revenue streams and bring back a print edition
ProPublica and the New York Times found the former president could end owing the IRS more than $100 million for claiming the same massive losses twice on his namesake River North tower.
Around 1,000 incarcerated individuals could be eligible for immediate release if their sentences were recalculated properly.
Kierra Coles has been reported missing for nearly six years. Diamond Bynum and King Walker were last seen July 25, 2015, at their home in Gary, Indiana.
The yearly Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism honor the city’s best media work.
As the reconfigured Sky attempts to become a force again, it has the ultimate power source in Weatherspoon.
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
In the mid-20th century, Chicago popularized a style of magic that was up close, funny and performed at a restaurant or bar.
The study aims to make sure patients have more of a say in what happens during deliveries and to ultimately reduce unnecessary cesarean births.
“Things people don’t have to prep for and don’t think are a big deal are real-life issues for us,” said Laura Florek, a Northbrook mom of two young adults with autism.