2014 Chicago museum attendance
A total of 7.4 million people attended Chicago museums in 2014. More than 854,000 walked in through the doors on the free days. Here's a look at how the 11...
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Number of museum free days could be slashed
The number of days the public can go to Chicago's museums for free could be reduced by half under a state bill that has resurfaced. State law mandates museums and...
City: Chicago River discoloration caused by rust and dirt, not sewage
City officials said the rusty plume of the Chicago River east of the Michigan Avenue Bridge on Thursday was likely a mix of rust and dirt flushed into the river...
City: Chicago River discoloration caused by rust and dirt – not sewage
City officials said the rusty plume of the Chicago River east of the Michigan Avenue Bridge on Thursday was likely a mix of rust and dirt flushed into the river...
Maggie Daley Park climbing structures expected to open next month
Rock climbers could be able to scale up the outdoor wall at Maggie Daley Park as early as next month. With 19,000 square feet of climbing surface for beginner and...
Readers: ‘Hey Rahm’ we’ve got some ideas about your second term
From fighting crime and evaluating the red light cameras to bringing more jobs to Chicago and pushing for a Chicago casino to possibly generate revenue to help fix the city's...
Voter turnout slightly higher in Chicago’s runoff election
More Chicagoans voted in the city's first mayoral runoff election - and handed Mayor Emanuel a second term on Tuesday - compared to the municipal general election in February. Unofficial...
What should Emanuel tackle first in second term as mayor?
As he prepares for a second term, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has plenty on his to-do list. Over the next four years, the mayor will tackle issues that are very familiar...
7 things to know about Chicago’s runoff election
Chicago's runoff election is Tuesday. After the polls close at 7 p.m., we'll know whether Mayor Rahm Emanuel or Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will be running the city...
Voting on Tuesday?
Mayor Emanuel and his opponent Jesus "Chuy" Garcia don't have to worry about stopping at polling places on Election Day. They voted early in Chicago and so did a total...