Fall is definitely in the air. We're in that sweet spot where outdoor activities are quite pleasurable — not too sweaty but ...

Emily Wahls has your weather update!

There’s nothing quite like fall in the Midwest. The leaves change to beautiful hues, there’s a chill in the air, and the weather causes residents to head outside and celebrate all of the fall ...

At least eight film festivals will take place in and around Chicago before Thanksgiving. This year the lineups buzz with wide-ranging documentaries, local talent and Academy Award hopefuls such as ...

Fall officially starts Tuesday, and in the the Chicago area, it will certainly feel like it. “We’re a good 10 degrees below normal,” NBC 5 Storm Team Kevin Jeanes said. After a cool morning in the 50s ...

The next big thing is happening on Chicago's small stages. Here are 10 plays and musicals not to miss this theater season.

Our curated list, assembled with the help of local authors and booksellers, includes anticipated tomes from big names, ...

Chicago experiences higher temperatures longer than outlying suburbs due to the urban heat-island effect. Its location next to Lake Michigan's warm waters explains why the city and nearby suburbs ...

Bridges along the Chicago River from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street will be raised through mid-November, temporarily stopping traffic as boats pass through.