Every year as part of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to turn it a festive shade.

Meteorological spring is officially here, and while warm temperatures still may be some weeks away, Chicago-area residents looking to spend more time outside the house will have plenty of chances to ...

Ahead of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick’s Day, we look back at what has made the river healthy again since its ...

Illinois is joining 19 states to sue multiple federal agencies. Property values have fallen in downtown Chicago. Plus, the newest Beluga calf at the Shedd Aquarium now has a name. Illinois ...

Chicago museums have announced free-entry days for some groups. The museums involved include the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and more ...

They also participate in Museums for All. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission on Tuesdays evening from 5-9 p.m. The aquarium also participates in Museums for All. Chicago Botanic Garden offers ...

Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History evacuated ... During the sweep, Field Museum staff members were evacuated to the nearby Shedd Aquarium, where the museum said its staff were warmly ...

We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are ...

Good morning, Chicago. Every year as part of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to ...

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer expanded hours for its visitors to coincide with spring break later this month. The attraction, which has hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most of the week ...