Tornadoes, heat and very little snow and ice were all part of what was a wild weather year in 2024 for the Chicago area.

From arboretum tours to animal feeding, Earth Week at the Lincoln Park Zoo offers ways to connect with nature and celebrate ...

The Lincoln Park Zoo is taking Earth Day to the next level with celebrations all week long. In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, ...

The first meteor shower of the year is here, with the Lyrids peaking late tonight into the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday.

After a brutal winter and the “will it or won’t it” continual cliffhanger of spring, there is nothing like the reward of Chicago in the summertime. So naturally, every day it’s nice out, you’re going ...

America is a vast country packed with a whole lot of diversity. Drive for just a few hours in almost any direction and you’ll find a completely different landscape—from bustling cities to charming ...

Chicago visitors have around two dozen beaches to choose from for water-based activities. With the help of locals, we've ...

What is Illinois famous for? Chicago, the Land of Lincoln, Willis Tower, corn and Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture are on ...

As Australian tourists in Chicago, we were surprised to find many cheap, fun things to do as a family with teens, from comedy ...

Along the way, you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the skyline and pass by landmarks like Lincoln Park, the Museum Campus and Promontory Point. It’s one of the best ways to see some of Chicago ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Hundreds of Chicago Park District youth perform a choreographed dance related to the “It’s All Fun” summer day camp theme song in 2010. Sun-Times file ...

but families in Chicago are setting their sights on sunnier days as Chicago Park District's 2025 summer programs open for viewing. Families can browse the city's dozens of park district camps for ...