Whiting, Indiana might be the best small town you’ve never heard of – a place where lakefront beauty meets Midwestern authenticity with a side of deep-fried everything.

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The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor and director visited Chicago in mid-September to celebrate the release of “A Fine Line ...

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Time announced exclusively on TODAY Dec. 11 that it has recognized AI’s seismic impact by naming the “Architects of AI” as ...

The Panthers had a full roster at practice on Wednesday following Tuesday’s “Joy to the Carolinas”. The Observer was at both ...

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

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As the AHL affiliate Firebirds weathered a power outage, teddy bear toss and a pair of hot opposing goalies for two dramatic wins in B.C., there are many behind-the-scenes indicators of franchise succ ...

Christkindlmarket is one of the engines of the downtown holiday economy. Organizers estimate that it generates roughly $190 million in economic impact each season and supports close to 2,000 jobs.