Rachel Bloor found a reptile in her bed on Monday In the middle of the night on Monday, Rachel Bloor stirred in her bed to find a heavy weight curled up on her chest. Half asleep, she reached out for ...

As if donning an itchy red suit and entertaining kids all day weren't a tough enough gig, the nation's professional Santa Clauses face another cheer-sapping challenge this holiday season: getting a ...

It was almost 100 years ago that Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered Pluto. That was the last planet found until 1992, when humans found another one. But this new planet wasn't in our solar system—it was ...

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

One of the reasons astronomers like to put telescopes in space is that the “seeing” is better. With no turbulent atmosphere in the way the stars shine steadily, rather than twinkling as they do when ...

The CTA gave notice Wednesday about this weekend's downtown elevated track disruption, but many say they were caught off guard. Some people are opting for more expensive options to get in and out of ...

More people are visiting downtown Chicago exploring restaurants, arts, and cultural events and experiences, according to the Chicago Loop Alliance. New data from the organization show numbers ...

A betting site has identified the most frequently drawn Powerball and Mega Millions numbers as part of National Lottery Day on July 17. According to VegasInsider.com, the number 20 has appeared 391 ...

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