Chicago gets a reputation for being expensive, and sure, it’s not exactly cheap—but it’s also not New York or San Francisco ...

Twinkling light displays and playful pops of holiday decor will fill Navy Pier’s Festival Hall with the return of Winter ...

Illinois is packed with famous landmarks that draw millions of visitors every year, but not all of them live up to the hype.

A new study ranked the tourist attractions in Illinois that are most commonly shared on Instagram and all 10 are in Chicago. The study, conducted by AI image generator NightCafe, analyzed Instagram ...

I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced Instagram photo-moment-laden museums, while others can enlighten you. Luckily, my ...

A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half hour on Sunday during separate routine operations over the South China Sea, with all crew members safely rescued, the Navy’s ...

State Pier wharves are closing for repairs that will displace almost all water-dependent businesses. It could take up to four ...

Navy football has faced Florida Atlantic twice before, winning both games. This Saturday will mark the first time the Midshipmen and Owls have met as American Conference members. Florida Atlantic ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1864: Chicago City Council passed an ...

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RW Development receives $1M permit to demolish pier and build new public pier. Pier construction must satisfy Gaming Commission condition tied to site approval. Casino site approval lapses end of 2026 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was hundreds of people visiting and living in Jacksonville that came out to celebrate the navy’s birthday—they say without the navy and rest of the U.S. Military, we wouldn’t ...