Claire Young

The vinyl revival isn't going anywhere. Here's where to build your collection.

According to Florida professor Phillip Carter, there's a new Spanish-English dialect taking hold

Starved Rock’s companion park has earned its moment

Kick off your summertime weekends by jumping into Lake Michigan with hundreds of strangers

Here are five ways to experience Fermilab, the nation’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory

There might be invasive species hiding in your garden: here's how to get rid of them

This Maryland tech entrepreneur made a big pivot — and now he’s skippering crabbing trips and sunset sails

There's a reason this flag has six seven-pointed stars, while Chicago's has four six-pointed stars (it all checks out)

Plus: The All-Am league you never heard of — the one where players could wear shorts, not skirts

The city is better because of this hugely influential community — here’s how to celebrate it

We talked to two linguists to find out

What happens to the for-sale racetrack if the Bears don’t follow through on their Arlington Park deal?

Sherman "Dilla" Thomas's history lessons on Chicagoland are attracting eyeballs from everyone — including Netflix

Chicago's Wood Urban Design won't just remove your tree. They'll help you convert it into a literal treasure.

Before you batten down the hatches for the season, enjoy a final foray into the great outdoors

From a tiny farmhouse for two to a “family compound” that can accommodate 16