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Jen Bryant carries a shovel Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, as she walks Chloe, as light snow falls on day two of a winter storm that is expected to dump nearly one foot of snow in the greater Chicago area. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Why fur-lined hoods are so warm: The fur creates a boundary of air around your face keeping more heat in

February 9, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.

With no end to February's snow and cold it's time to pull out all the winter gear, including the biggest, puffiest parka you have, preferably one with a fur-lined hood....

Guide to downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade, Chicago River dyeing

March 1, 2019 at 9:50 p.m.

St. Patrick's Day revellers will descend on the Chicago River and Grant Park Saturday, March 16, for the annual greening of the river and parade. After the river takes on...

Rise and fall of Toys R Us: From dominant toy store business to bankruptcy

August 22, 2019 at 8:08 a.m.

As the once-formidable Toys R Us is reportedly planning to sell or close all 800 of its U.S. stores, affecting as many as 33,000 jobs. From its roots in Maryland...

Boeing’s Air Force One contract approved by the White House: How the new plane could compare with the current version

August 22, 2019 at 2:16 a.m.

Following months of negotiations, the White House has reached a deal with Boeing for two presidential airplanes -- which go by the call sign "Air Force One" when the president...

The Mitsubishi SUW concept car went on display at the 2000 Chicago Auto Show.

Chicago Auto Show 2018: Floor map, times, parking and more

August 18, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

McCormick Place is awash in all things autos: The hottest cars and trucks, gadgets and accessories for the folks that love to see them up close and personal. Nearly 1,000...

Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex, whose bones were found in South Dakota in 1990, has stood in the central Stanley Field Hall at the Field Museum since 2000. Dismantling of the fossil for a move upstairs in the museum began Feb. 5, 2018.

The dismantling of Sue

December 12, 2018 at 4:36 a.m.

The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton we know as Sue exists somewhere on the spectrum between sculpture and erector set. Sue stands in the Field Museum's central Stanley Field Hall thanks to...

239 Chicago-Area Olympic medal winners: From Athens to Rio

May 22, 2019 at 12:49 p.m.

There is perhaps no greater symbol of the thrill of victory than the Olympic medal. As the world focuses its attention on Pyeongchang, South Korea and the Winter Games, let's...

Women’s March Chicago 2018: If you go

May 23, 2019 at 5:25 a.m.

In January 2017, an estimated 250,000 demonstrators filled downtown during last year's Women's March on Chicago that shut down parts of the Loop one day after the inauguration of President...

Quiz: Can you spot the fake college football bowl games?

December 18, 2018 at 5:04 a.m.

breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker With more than 40 college football bowl games there are ample opportunities for unique sponsorships. It's difficult to keep...

Timeline of U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez and C-shaped 4th District

May 23, 2019 at 5:13 a.m.

After serving in Congress since 1993, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez announced Tuesday he is not seeking re-election in 2018. He was Illinois' first latino U.S. representative in the C-shaped 4th...

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