Language and how it’s used shapes not only the way we feel but also how we think, said Viorica Marian, professor of psycholinguistics at Northwestern University and author of the new book “The Power of Language.

Biles and Owens have been living in Texas for the duration of their relationship but are set to make a move to Chicago for the NFL season.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called President Donald Trump a "monster" after the U.S. Justice Department indicated it was launching a probe into whether the city is engaging in race-based discrimination.

CPS officials credit an influx of tutors in part with post-pandemic academic recovery. But, facing a budget deficit and questions about the program's effectiveness, CPS is drastically scaling back for the coming school year.

That was an obvious nonstarter, given Swanson’s sense of style. Instead, the Cubs are making the Swanson flow headband a Wrigley Field giveaway next weekend, so fans can rock the look of his jet-black hair. Around the team, though, it is more about substance.

ICE charges two Venezuelans in a deadly Chicago shooting tied to the Tren de Aragua gang, resulting in arrests for illegal entry.

Malena was euthanized after one of the zoo's vets found a developing cancer was keeping her kidneys from functioning properly, causing life-threatening heart arrhythmias.

The reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty start their season 2-0 after a win over the Chicago Sky on Thursday. Here's a recap of the contest.

El concierto de Beyoncé en Chicago impulsó las reservas de hotel a un nuevo récord, superando un récord anterior registrada por Lionel Messi cuando jugó con el Inter de Miami en la tercera ciudad más grande de Estados Unidos.

Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.

Owners say since the city's One Fair Wage law took effect last year, it has forced them to raise prices, cut staff or limit hiring.