and with the arrival of our newest ship on the Seine River, we look forward to introducing even more curious travelers to the region’s rich history and cultural treasures in ‘the Viking way.’" ...

A Chicago zoo has added a second mob of meerkats ... and Dahlia make up the new “flower power” meerkat mob at Lincoln Park Zoo, officials announced. They can be seen in their habitat at ...

Man Discovers Ancient Viking Ship, Aristocratic Secrets Hidden Inside Posted: March 6, 2025 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 "A remarkable discovery has been made as a man uncovers an ancient Viking ...

The Gurnee Park District is developing plans to spruce up its Viking Park holdings after nearly 25 years. It will also take a deep dive into recognizing the origins and history of the facility ...

(Chicago Tribune historical photo) 1928: “Diamond Joe” Esposito, 19th Ward boss, was slain near his home on South Oakley Boulevard in Chicago. His death reportedly was the result of a dispute ...

The Chicago Housing Authority's latest project includes a significant investment on the North Side. The Chicago Housing Authority this week unveiled two senior-housing properties in Lincoln Park ...

“This ship represents a fascinating transition from medieval to modern shipbuilding.” Viking Age ships (and all other ships from the Nordic countries before that) were built with ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1933: Albert Einstein visited ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord is getting a new Viking-themed expansion that features navel ...

If you want to immerse yourself in history as well as nature, Vermont also has plenty of historical parks, with the state's first park, Taylor Park, opening almost 200 years ago. Here's how to ...

A group of four to five people in a blue sedan smashed car windows and took items from inside across the Norwood Park neighborhood, Chicago police said. The burglaries happened in the early ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jewish students at DePaul and advocacy groups told the ABC7 I-Team that what has played out is indicative of what they feel is a lack of support from the university. On Monday ...