Elizabethan bell — city’s oldest — to toll its anniversary on Sunday
The oldest known bell in Chicago has a nice ring to it. Hanging 90 feet high inside the bell tower at the Church of Our Saviour in Lincoln Park is...
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Illinois ranks fifth for number of GoFundMe donors
Nearly 600,000 Illinois residents donated to at least one GoFundMe campaign this year, according to the online fundraising platform’s 2017 Giving Report released Thursday, which highlights the top fundraisers worldwide...
Chicago’s winter parking ban: Where you can and can’t park
In addition to feeding Chicago parking meters and avoiding tow zones, drivers now have one more sign to watch out for when parking on city streets. The winter overnight parking...
Teacher who subdued Mattoon High School student gunman recalls the shooting
When a longtime Mattoon High School teacher saw a student raise a gun in the crowded cafeteria, she said that one thought came to mind: “You’re not going to do...
North Avenue Beach could be revamped with a boardwalk
North Avenue Beach, a popular summertime spot along the lakefront, could get a makeover with a new boardwalk and an expanded rooftop deck of the boathouse where Castaways has operated...
Downtown snooze studio offers power naps for $20
Jennifer Thomas knows what it feels like to be so tired at the office that a boost of energy is needed to finish the workday. “The only choice or option...
Future royal Meghan Markle was a passionate ‘theater nerd’ at Northwestern University
Before she found her prince charming, Meghan Markle was a typical college student and self-proclaimed “theater nerd” at Northwestern University. On Monday, royal officials announced the engagement of Prince Harry...
From arthritis to poor eyesight, Shedd Aquarium treats ailments in growing number of aging penguins
Turning 30 ain’t easy. At least not for Pebbles, who is reminded of her old age every time she visits the doctor for her aches and pains. Next month the...
Chicago Park District seeks to raise property taxes as part of $462 million budget
The Chicago Park District is proposing a property tax increase to help pay for an expansion of recreation programs as part of its proposed $462.3 million budget, released online late...
Rev. Jesse Jackson announces he has Parkinson’s disease
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. revealed in a statement Friday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 76-year-old civil rights leader said he had found it difficult to...