A new proposal in Springfield would change how Illinois funds its roads by charging drivers by the mile instead of a gas tax, with a pilot program to study the effectiveness of the program.

As Tribune photo editor Marianne Mather looked through the Tribune’s photo archive she realized that much of the city’s history has been intertwined with the Walgreens chain.

Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword. Ahead of next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japanese outfielder was filmed slicing ...

A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to impact the immediate Chicago area between roughly 10 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m.

Four years after Alex’s death, Maria relocated to Spain, with her son Lucas, then 14. The pair have been living in the city of Valencia, where Maria’s mother was born, happily for the past three years ...

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Friday night into early Saturday morning, between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. Damaging ...

Residents will turn out in droves on Saturday to mark St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a dyed-green Chicago River and a parade, ...

It is no surprise that U.S. trade policy has dominated global news, and potential tariffs have introduced uncertainty into ...

In his annual mock offseason, Aaron Leming spells out (almost) every move the Bears should make to get them back into ...

In a city that takes its encased meats more seriously than most places take their constitutions, Jake’s Pup in the Ruf stands ...

Air travelers can expect flight delays and cancellations as a blizzard is forecast to bring snow, high winds and white-out ...

At Orland Park Bakery in the suburbs, more than 40,000 packzi are prepared and ready for pre-orders pick-ups and walk-ins, even in the rain.