You may not hear them over the sound of traffic, but bees are busy making honey across Chicago. FOX 32 follows one beekeeper proving urban apiaries aren't just possible, they're essential.

Calling housing a human right is not enough. We have to govern like we believe it, and that means taking a clear-eyed look at ...

Residents across parts of Chicagoland are picking up the pieces on Thursday morning after a round of storms brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region on Wednesday afternoon.

Thanks largely to one alderperson’s efforts, the city has made mini-roundabouts a key piece of its road safety strategy.

The City Council Zoning Committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to legalize so-called "granny flats" citywide, allowing Chicago homeowners to build basement, attic, garage, and coach house apartments ...

The so-called "granny flats" proposal was tabled during a full Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday. It will likely not come back to Council again until September. The Zoning Committee approved the ...

Tool shows history of heat-related deaths, demographics, land use and air conditioning access across communities.

Illinois cut $14M in housing funds as homelessness rises 116%, drawing concern from advocates and state lawmakers.

Traffic circles prevent cars from zooming through residential intersections. They may annoy drivers, but they have proven ...

Months past a federal deadline, more than 90% of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could be unsafe.

The bright yellow exterior of Little Goat stands out on Randolph Street like a sunflower in a concrete garden. It’s ...

Rates filed by insurance companies in Illinois reflect the rising cost of claims, which is primarily driven by local natural ...