Fox River Trolley Museum is a living history museum
The Fox River Trolley Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, a ride by the river enjoying a piece of history.
Rosa's Lounge in Logan Square launches record label
Legendary Chicago blues bar Rosa's Lounge in Logan Square is launching its very own record label.
Diagnosed with colon cancer at 34, survivor shares support system that changed his life
The American Cancer Society estimates by the end of 2025, there will be around 150,000 cases of colon cancer in the U.S., and 10% of those will be found in adults younger than 50. That number is rising each year. Troy Douglas is living through it and wants to share his story to help others
Bronzeville Fencing Academy teaching students more than just swordplay
"We want to create whole youth. We want them to be successful at home as a student and out in the community," said assistant director Kasey Muhammad.
Video shows security physically removing fan from Chicago Fire game at Soldier Field
The fan, Dominic Osmund, told CBS Chicago that he was removed after he joined a group flying Palestinian flags.
Bookclub opens new music venue in old Elbo Room building
"You definitely feel the presence of all the live music that came before us," co-owner Cam Stacey said.
Archbishop of Chicago mourns "profound loss" of Pope Francis
Chicago's Blase Cardinal Cupich remembers Pope Francis after his death in "a moment of profound loss." Other Chicago officials also reacted to the news.
Chicago's Working Bikes gets bicycles to people in need at home and worldwide
But that's not all the team at Working Bikes does. They are also creating economic lifelines for generations.
Chicago City Council Committee rejects Dexter Reed settlement
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted on two major settlements Friday, both involving police incidents.
Chicago's Monday Coffee opens 1st cafe in new North Lawndale space
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
New book documents oral history of Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
Doomsday Clock closest ever to human extinction, but scientists still optimistic
Believe it or not, the goal of the Doomsday Clock isn't to scare you. It's to make you take action.
UIC professor trained actors to speak with accents in Oscar hopeful "The Brutalist"
Dialect coach Tanera Marshall turned to recordings of Hungarian survivors of the Holocaust to help teach Hungarian accents to the movie's cast.
UChicago Medicine offering breakthrough treatment for cancer patients
Dr. Daniel Olson is hoping it's the first step in a whole new way of treating cancers like the one that was threatening Alla Pinzour's life.
Book tells story of Nazi who spent 30 years as school custodian in Oak Park
Author and history teacher Michael Soffer's first book, "Our Nazi: An American Suburb's Encounter With Evil" is a story about truth and deception, deep wounds and strongly-held beliefs.