A History Lover's Travel Guide To ChicagoThe Chicago Water Tower, Grant Park and Wrigley Field are among the must see attractions in Chicago for history lovers.
Best Historic Landmarks In ChicagoHowever, when seeing a movie, play or poster about the city, these five historic landmarks often represent what Chicago was and is - a city that roared back from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 ready for commerce and culture.
Former Mayor Jane Byrne DiesFormer Mayor Jane Byrne, the first and only woman to serve as mayor of Chicago, has died. Byrne’s daughter has told family friends her mother died at 10 a.m. at her Chicago home.
Aldermen Vote To Name Water Tower Plaza After Jane ByrneAldermen have recommended the plaza next to the Old Chicago Water Tower be named in honor of former Mayor Jane Byrne, the first such honor the city would give to its first and only female mayor more than 30 years after she left office.
Aldermen To Weigh Potential Honors For Former Mayor ByrneFor the first time since former Mayor Jane Byrne left office in 1983, the Chicago City Council on Wednesday took the first steps toward officially honoring the city’s first and only female mayor.
Chicago's Most Haunted PlacesGhost tours become a fun excursion as Halloween nears, but some haunted places are easy to visit on your own any time of year.
Firefighters Remind Homeowners To Check Smoke DetectorsCal Ripken Jr., a calf, the Energizer Bunny and Chicago Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago teamed up on Michigan Avenue Monday in front of a mock-up of Ms. O’Leary's famous barn, to promote fire safety and battery sales, with the end of Daylight Saving Time approaching next month.