Lakefront Escapes and Festivals Chicago, the Windy City, transforms into a summer paradise with its beautiful Lake Michigan ...

What started as a summer-like day Friday will end with potentially severe storms as a powerful system prepares to sweep across the region, but there's a narrow window of time you'll want to make sure ...

Around halfway between Chicago and St. Louis is a college town that mixes big-city energy with small-town charm: a hidden gem with a lively food and arts scene.