Chicago’s Theaster Gates has been demonstrating the power and possibility of artists as city-builders for almost 20 years using a South Side neighborhood in his hometown as the prototype. ByChadd ...

(The Root) — Chicago may be known for its blues, magnificent skyline and mouthwatering restaurants, but it’s also home to verdant areas and a glistening waterfront, where swimming, walking, running ...

(THE Center Square) – Republican Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure is speeding up the pace in his quest to make area roads safe after a new “Best & Worst Cities to Drive In” 2025 survey placed Chicago ...