A muskrat resting on the banks of the Chicago River. Jeffrey Williams Share Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. DALE’S MAILBAG “How common are muskrats in the main branch of ...

Why the color of St. Patrick’s Day changed from blue to green St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green ...

After nearly 40 years in business, the famous Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Chicago permanently closed its doors on March 29. The tourist attraction, established in 1986 at 63 W. Ontario St ...

A body was found floating in the Chicago River in the South Deering area Friday morning. Marine unit personnel pulled the remains of a female victim from a river, according to Chicago police.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was at the CTA Green Line Austin stop Monday morning to break ground on accessibility improvement work at the station. The work is part of the CTA's All Stations ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Hard Rock Cafe in River North has closed after nearly 40 years. Saturday was the final night for the restaurant, which closes at 11 p.m. The location at 63 W. Ontario St. has ...

Hard Rock Cafe’s giant V guitar’s neon lights will glow no more in River North. The restaurant and repository of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, at 63 W. Ontario St., permanently closed Saturday.

Big elections will take place in some Chicago-area suburbs Tuesday for Election Day, including races for mayor, and village president, along with referendums and more. In Wisconsin, control of the ...

The work will make the train platforms fully accessible to people with disabilities, according to the Chicago Transit Authority. Currently, 106 of CTA's 146 rail station are ADA accessible, the ...

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Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is considered one of the best pure football players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and a new report suggests the Chicago Bears have interest. Penn State tight end Tyler ...