In the 1890s, as Kansas City crept farther and farther from the riverfront, it began looking less and less like a small ...

The founder of Freedman Seating Co., headquartered on the West Side, exhibited its seats for horse-drawn carriages at the 1893 World's Fair. Today its seats are in trucks used by UPS, FedEx and the U.

The founder of Freedman Seating Co., headquartered on the West Side, exhibited its seats for horse-drawn carriages at the ...

Though the U.S. honors workers in September — with Labor Day, which also has Chicago roots — the May 1886 events are commemorated in Chicago by a memorial on Desplaines Street, north of Randolph ...

May 1 has been a day of significance in Chicago's history, marked by labor movements, cultural milestones, and groundbreaking achievements. From the fight for workers' rights to the celebration of ...

Purported benefits include reduced blood pressure and 'detoxification.' A doctor weighs in on the claims and explains the ...