Before there was a FiveThirtyEight model or a New York Times election night needle, there was an economist named Louis Bean.

Five houses from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair were not built to last but have been preserved as part of the Century of ...

Former President Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts in 2024, putting him in a club that no one wants to join.

A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man Wednesday on a CTA Red Line train. A man was shot on a Red Line train Wednesday morning on Chicago's North Side.

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LA GRANGE, Ill. (CBS) -- A semi-trailer truck took down a train crossing signal near the La Grange Metra station Wednesday night, causing a major mess for commuters. All inbound and outbound BNSF ...

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Chicago in and of itself is an innovative marvel to behold. Established on soggy land adjacent to Lake Michigan, the city underwent major architectural efforts to physically raise the urban area to ...

Amtrak has unveiled a new temporary train route called the "Floridian," offering daily direct service from Chicago to Miami, passing through several major cities along the way. The route ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - Amtrak is introducing the "Floridian" train route, offering direct, round-trip service between Chicago and Miami. The route will include stops in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa.