Becky Schlikerman

It's not unusual or illegal for police officers to flip on a camera as they get out of their squad car to talk to a driver they've pulled over. But...

A bank robber shot and killed himself in a taxi Tuesday as police closed in as he tried to make a getaway on Chicago's Far North Side, authorities said. The...

A curious crowd has gathered in Old Town, where a film crew has spent a good portion of the night setting up shop. Word has traveled through the neighborhood that...

If you're downtown, you've seen them: Tourists. You might even be one yourself. There's no shame in that; Chicago has some cool stuff that's worth checking out. And luckily, the...

Our list of "Chicago's 10 best bookstores" celebrated those that excel by meeting the needs of the people they serve. Although our effort was applauded ("That will help your readers...

Q. Plastic grocery bags are bad for the environment, and we don't want to use them anymore. But they're ideal for cleaning up after our dogs. What are our alternatives?...

Wicker Park is one of my favorite city neighborhoods. And even though some may say it's losing its artistic and bohemian charm, I think it still perseveres. The interesting shops...

Cheap parking is a relative term in the city, especially in the busy summer months. With Taste of Chicago starting Friday, we checked to see what major lots would be...

Cool is elusive. Sure, you can look it up in Webster's, but that would instantly mark you as uncool because dictionaries aren't cool. Besides, you should know it when you...

THE OBJECTIVE: Play like a kid. All you have to do is grab your friends and family and start at the first block. THE RULES: 1. Don't take it too...