More than any other historical event, the opening of the Erie Canal, on Oct. 26, 1825, set Chicago on the path to becoming the city it is today.

While people raise their voices in the streets, federal and state leaders are sparring in a war of words. President Donald Trump posted an inflammatory message on social media Saturday referencing ...

Dozens of people rallied Saturday against the expected increase in ICE operations, just outside of Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago. Roughly 300 federal agents are using the base as a ...