Awhile back, a study by the prominent sociologist Edward Glaeser claimed we were seeing the "end of the segregated century"; Glaeser emphasized the increasing diversity of Chicago, among other things.

Chicago’s premier footrace, now called the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, celebrates its 25th anniversary and 25th running Oct. 13. This is the 13th installment of a series catching up with the race’s ...

CHICAGO (CBS)--Almost 25 years ago, Chicago's temperature was a record-setting -11°. Today's high of -14° isn't a huge improvement. Back in the last week of January in 1994 the scene in Chicago looked ...

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Nearly a quarter-century ago, a newborn residing in West Garfield Park could expect to live slightly more than 63 years. A child’s life expectancy at birth in the community area, bounded to the west ...

Chicago isn't the only Illinois city using a new state law to collect old debts, but it is taking the most aggressive stance, and that's got some citizens speaking out about the long reach of the city ...