The Windy City is an enduring favorite for travelers. This bustling Midwestern metropolis was hailed as the "World's Most Beautiful City" in 2025, thanks to its gorgeous lake views and striking ...

After nearly two years of navigating regulatory red tape and approximately $300,000 in construction costs, Brian Peterman was able to build a “granny flat” on his property. Soon, such units will be ...

If you've ever wondered where the cool kids from school all move to when they grow up, we may have an answer for you. That's because Time Out magazine recently put together a list of the coolest ...

Regarding the editorial “Chicago tourism fundamentally is about downtown, not all 77 neighborhoods” (Nov. 16): The world knows Chicago as a city of communities, each and every one with its own unique ...

Chicago has always evolved through construction, reinvesting in its assets, modernizing its infrastructure and adapting to how people live and work. Its next construction chapter will be defined not ...

Competition for homes in Chicago neighborhoods surged in January, leading to bidding wars, offers over asking price and contracts ...

Welcome to Chicago Curious Kids, your guide to what parents should know about life in the city. From schools and parks to policy updates, family events and hidden gems, we dig into the details that ...

Most days as of late, a heaviness envelops 26th Street in Chicago’s Little Village. Some restaurants are closing earlier than usual, street vendors are fewer and farther away, and more and more ...