The Chicago Park District’s new master plan for Grant Park threatens to overlook the city’s rich 16-inch softball history, pushing the remaining fields into obscurity as ‘festival grounds.’

After nearly a decade of planning, the Chicago River Swim will finally take place on September 21, attracting 500 swimmers to navigate the revamped course along the river’s main branch.

Dwindling inventory and strong buyer demand pushed the median sales price of an attached home on the North Side to a new record.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is under fire as the Democratic Machine endorses Patrick Hynes to challenge him in the 2026 primary.

Forget the crowded beaches and theme parks. Gulf County offers a tranquil escape with stunning scenery, quaint communities, and rich marine life, all waiting to be explored.

A $1 billion expansion of Northwestern Memorial Hospital will consolidate cancer care, enhance inpatient services, and add hundreds of beds by 2031.

Led by rising office occupancy and more people attending art/cultural events, downtown Chicago caught a ‘significant rebound’ in the second quarter of 2025, according to the organization working to attract people and investment to the Loop.

The biggest and best softball stars earn a master’s degree in the art of hitting this strange, oversized ball that comes out of a ‘Clincher’ box as hard as a brick and then turns pillow soft by the 7th inning.

Residents and local officials are advocating for NASCAR to move its annual event out of Grant Park, citing disruptions to daily life and opportunities for more beneficial events.

A 1935 loft building at 444 North Wabash Avenue will see new life with 34 residential units being developed by KJF Properties.