Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) pushed back on President Trump’s threat to target Chicago next, saying he is “making up his own” facts about the Windy City’s crime rate. “Listen, the crime ...

President Donald Trump has sent hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Chicago, and he has talked about sending the National Guard to the city. But some social media posts appear to ...

The rail system is referred to as the “L” because most of its rail lines are elevated above the city streets. On any weekday, 953,787 rides are taken on CTA (buses and the “L”). There are 1,966 buses, ...

The first recorded parade on the Catholic Feast Day of St. Patrick was held on March 17, 1601, in a Spanish colony in ...

Immigration is shaping Chicago in profound ways — from the arrival of new migrant populations to the evolving role of city and state policies. This panel offers a timely, fact-based look at ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 1-30-2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about Chicago’s recent cold snap and the cold hard facts about how it can ...

A local bug expert highlights women in STEM and shares surprising facts about female insects, from bees to tarantulas.