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UNITE Here Local 1 workers from Cambria Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel picket outside of the hotel on Oct. 23, 2018. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Chicago hotel workers vote to strike

By Talia Soglin

September 21, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels could go on strike at any time, according...

People wait at the newly reopened Gate L2A at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Aug. 13, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

O’Hare, Midway again ranked below average in customer satisfaction survey

By Talia Soglin

September 16, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Chicago’s airports have again ranked below average in an annual customer satisfaction survey released by...

Part of Lascaux famed cave drawings are photographed in southwest France, during a rare visit, Friday, July 25, 2008. Clusters of black fungus have been spreading over the drawings said scientists in 2007. The stains were the latest biological threat to the Lascaux cave drawings, which were discovered in 1940 and are considered one of the finest examples of prehistoric art. Carbon-dating suggests the murals of bulls, felines and other images were created between 15,000 and 17,500 years ago in the caves near Montignac, in the Dordogne region. In 1963, after green algae and other damage appeared, the caves were closed to the public. Only scientists and a few others are allowed to enter at certain times. (AP Photo/Pierre Andrieu, Pool)

Today in History: Lascaux cave paintings discovered

By Associated Press

September 12, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 12, 1940, the Lascaux cave paintings, estimated to be 17,000 years old, were discovered...

Taking the kids: 15+ fun ways for fun in the snow off the slopes

By Eileen Ogintz

January 11, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Maybe your idea of fun in the snow is cozying up to a fire with...

The Bears stand for the national anthem before a game against the Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 6, 2019. (Chris Sweda / baiduhai)

Chicago Bears will play a home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the 2024 season

By Brad Biggs

January 12, 2024 at 7:19 a.m.

The Chicago Bears will take their act to the United Kingdom during the 2024 season...

Hurtigruten's North Cape Express itinerary leaves more time for snowmobiling north of the Arctic Circle — and maybe even under the northern lights.

Cruise forecast: 2024 is all about remote destinations, solo staterooms and the debut of the world’s largest ship

By Lori Rackl

January 10, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Thinking about taking a cruise this year? So is, apparently, everyone else. "It's not pent-up...

"Rental Person Who Does Nothing" author Shoji Morimoto said Egypt is on his travel bucket list. (Chika Takumi/TCA)

Go away with … Shoji Morimoto

By Jae-Ha Kim

January 9, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Shoji Morimoto's international bestseller "Rental Person Who Does Nothing" ($21.99, Hanover Square Press,) is finally...

On the Field of Miracles, Pisa's Baptistery is Italy's biggest, with interior ambience, a hexagonal pulpit, and impressive acoustics. (Cameron Hewitt/Rick Steves' Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: Tuscany’s day-trip darlings: Pisa and Lucca

By Rick Steves

January 9, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but lesser-known Lucca...

Imran Nuri's book, "Advice From America," conveys life advice from strangers he met.

Advice from 1,000 strangers: A Chicago man’s journey to find wisdom takes him across the country

By Jake Sheridan

January 6, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Stuck in a rut, Imran Nuri needed advice. His college graduation, forced to Zoom because...

Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Taking the kids: Getaways to light up your winter

By Eileen Ogintz

January 4, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

Ready for some fun? Now that the stress of the holidays is behind us, we...

Ljubljana's riverfront promenade is lined with quaint boutiques, great restaurants, and cafés ripe for people-watching. (Cameron Hewitt/Rick Steves' Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: Secret Slovenia

By Rick Steves

January 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

With just two million people, tiny Slovenia is one of Europe's most overlooked yet unexpectedly...

"Ted" star Alanna Ubach said she loves to be a tourist in a new city, hopping on buses and soaking in the sights. (Glen Wexler/TCA)

Go away with … Alanna Ubach

By Jae-Ha Kim

January 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

After starring opposite Sydney Sweeney in "Euphoria" and Kaley Cuoco in "The Flight Attendant," Alanna...

Reggie on the left-at-the-summit-of-Kilimanjaro.-Eileen-didn't-quite-make-it-to-the-top.

Taking the kids: Got your New Year’s travel resolutions

By Eileen Ogintz

December 29, 2023 at 4:26 p.m.

Have you made, or at least drafted, your New Year's resolutions yet? I don't mean...