Bayer and his wife are the mystery buyers who paid $14.25 million in 2024 for a seven-bedroom, 15,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion.

Meet lions, gorillas, and penguins for free while Chicago’s skyline steals the show, this Illinois zoo blends wild moments ...

Clark Pawners & Jewelers marks 55+ years in Chicago and emphasizes in-person gold and silver evaluation, buying, ...

For 10 consecutive weeks, both the supporters and opponents of concrete protected bike lanes on Archer Avenue have gathered ...

Monday, Feb 16 Boys basketball Carmel 65, Prairie Ridge 28 Geneva 78, St. Charles North 52 Ida Crown 47, Westmont 22 Kankakee 63, Waubonsie Valley 47 Girls basketball IHSA ...

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Meet the nominees for The Observer’s girls’ high school basketball player of the week. The poll closes at noon Friday. Vote now. Vote often.

Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop has been around since 1970, but the contents of its basement have witnessed all of human history and another three billion years beyond that. Featuring gemstones, ...

Sizzle, grill, and feast your way across Illinois with standout Korean BBQ spots serving bold flavors, premium meats, and ...

Recent Plymouth Argyle recruit Herbie Kane has admitted he likes to take risks with his passing of the ball to open up ...

The Prairie State is packed with gorgeous downtowns that are well worth a visit, and we've identified five Illinois charmers to add to the bucket list.

To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America ...