The 100 chairs, manufactured in Paris, cost about $500 each. The city partnered with Lollapalooza on the pilot program that encourages people to socialize in Grant Park.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Good afternoon, and happy Friday! I haven’t had a matcha soft serve (my favorite summer dessert) this year, and I may fix that this weekend. But first, here’s what you need to know today. The Chicago ...

A Chicago mother says a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old son Wednesday night while they were visiting Buckingham Fountain to watch fireworks. Estella Jordan said she confronted the suspect, who ...

As a studio guitarist, recording engineer, producer, and more, Ron Steele has had a hand in thousands of records without ever becoming a marquee name.

Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperatures ...

An inner board battle surrounding the future of Chicago charter schools. Last night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of the city's charter school operators, ...

You can enjoy a neighborhood Renaissance faire, get new duds at a clothing swap or do pilates at the beach, among many options that won't break the bank this summer.

Brokeback Mountain,” kickoff of Chicago Dance Month and Jeff Tweedy are among the highlights in the week ahead.

The throwback-heavy festival mixed 2000s R&B and hip-hop with house music, Y2K fashion and a crowd looking for a grown-up festival experience.