Illinois law legalizing gay marriage takes effect Sunday statewide
For Sophia Jordan and Sara Weemes, it was love at first sight. That was in 2005, when Jordan's brother introduced them at a party. They've been inseparable since then. A...
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Must-see TV: Inside a Blackhawks broadcast
In Chicago, a Blackhawks playoff game is must-see TV. If you can't get tickets to the game, that is. With a 2-1 series lead, the Hawks return to action Friday...
Chicago wagers on Hawks-Wild playoff series
Oh, it's on, Hawks fans! Mayor Rahm Emanuel placed a friendly bet with Mayor Chris Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., on the Hawks vs. Wild series that starts Friday. "In...
A fan’s guide to Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews
(Scott Strazzante/baiduhai) Oh Captain, my Captain. The Blackhawks leader is having the best week ever. Not only did he score three goals in the series against St. Louis, including...
Runners self-defense workshop
Thousands of people use the lakefront path to walk, bike and run. While many trail users along the lakefront feel safe, crime does happen near the path. Two-time Olympic long-distance...
Mini wallet latest item to enter fashion tech scene
Having your phone battery die while you're out and about sucks. Liz Salcedo created a solution that allows people to charge their phones in their clutch purses. And now she...
Post-game coverage: ‘A disappointing loss at home’ for Bulls
The Bulls let a 13-point lead slip away Sunday night on home turf for a 102-93 loss in Game 1 of the first-round matchup against the Wizards. "We're not happy...
In underwater hockey, hitting bottom is the whole point
Rachel Carrington darted toward the sliding puck to block it with her stick and prevent her opponent from scoring in the hockey game. The defender was participating in an April...
How safe is Chicago’s lakefront trail?
Right about now, Chicagoans are stir-crazy: anxious to get outside without a puffy coat and enjoy the few warm months the city offers between winters. Once that first warm day...
Navy Pier Flyover to begin construction next week
Construction on the Navy Pier Flyover -- intended to provide a safer route for lakefront trail users -- is set to begin next week, according to city officials. One of...