"Steelmakers" is an accessible entry point to the environmental, industrial, immigrant, and labor histories of the Calumet region.

In the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, where the Mississippi River carves its ancient path, lies a cascading wonder that feels like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. Thunder Bay Falls ...

Each summer, thousands climb aboard the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s River Boat Tour and glide past skyscrapers towering on the footholds of determination and ingenuity.

A former Salesforce building in Chicago's River North is becoming 153 new luxury apartments. Here's when they'll be move-in ready.

Bustling River North runs along the Chicago River and is bordered by The Magnificent Mile and Streeterville neighborhoods. It boasts some of Chicago's most breathtaking skyline views, much like ...

Few classrooms rival a Chicago River Architecture Cruise for storytelling power. In 90 minutes, docents unpack 150 years of skyline rivalry—from Daniel Burnham’s classical towers to Jeanne Gang’s 2019 ...

Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on ...

Now somewhere hidden in that spectacular skyline is the place where you could argue modern-day Chicago began: the mouth of the Chicago River.

While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is how to watch the event.

CHICAGO — Thousands flooded the streets of downtown on Saturday morning to watch the Chicago River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025. The annual tradition has been ...

While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is how to watch the event.