Zika virus in Illinois: 7 cases, all travel-related
Though the federal government said it has not yet seen a case of the Zika virus transmitted directly within the continental United States, officials have tracked more than 250 travel-related...
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Nearly 100,000 skated at Maggie Daley park this winter
More people laced up their skates for a loop around the ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park this winter compared to its inaugural season, giving Millennium Park tough competition...
Size, shape and science of the Tully Monster (graphic)
A Tully monster fossil which shows the eye-bar and gill pouches. (Paul Mayer/Field Museum of Natural History) The Illinois state fossil, the Tully monster, has long had a significant problem:...
Does United’s move mean end of the line for the 747?
United's announcement this week that it is speeding up retirement of its Boeing 747s comes after years of talk of the iconic jumbo jet's demise. Changes in airline fleets move...
Concealed carry permits in Cook County (interactive map)
The majority of active, denied and objected to permits cluster in areas on the Far South Side and West Side of Chicago. Cook County concealed carry permits by ZIP code...
Guide to the Chicago Auto Show: Tickets, transportation, times and which vehicles to see
Nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display at the 108th Chicago Auto Show. Here is a guide to notable new and concept models to see. Details of the show: If...
Diagrams: Just how big were those controversial Crystal Lake bleachers?
At the center of battle that pitted neighbors of Crystal Lake South High School against school officials and local leaders is a set of bleachers. Really big bleachers. The new...
What a long-term auto loan would cost you
The longer you stretch loan payments on a new car,the more you will pay. It lowers the monthly payment but increases the amount of interest due. At the same time,...
How to protect yourself from lead exposure in drinking water
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead is especially harmful to children. While...
Exploring the impact of the Hispanic vote in Illinois
The Hispanic electorate is growing in size and importance. Illinois is home to close to 1 million Hispanic eligible voters, among the largest such voting blocs in the nation, similar...