As America nears 250th birthday, Pullman National Historical Park reflects nation's railroad, labor legacy
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
How Chicago's Pullman neighborhood helped build America
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
Chicago woman arrested nearly 2 years after teen shot outside Gately Stadium
A Chicago woman has been charged with shooting and critically wounding a 15-year-old boy outside a South Side stadium nearly two years ago.
A Chicago woman has been charged with shooting and critically wounding a 15-year-old boy outside a South Side stadium nearly two years ago.
Chicago police: Teen arrested months after separate armed carjacking, robbery at gunpoint
Chicago police say a teen is facing felony charges months after two armed incidents on the South Side.
Chicago police say a teen is facing felony charges months after two armed incidents on the South Side.
Chicago police: Boy, 14, arrested in connection with two armed robberies
Chicago police say a 14-year-old is facing felony charges after robbing two people at gunpoint last month.
Chicago police say a 14-year-old is facing felony charges after robbing two people at gunpoint last month.
Chicago man shot CPD sergeant, woman minutes apart on South Side: police
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with separate shootings that injured a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman on the city’s South Side.
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with separate shootings that injured a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman on the city’s South Side.
Chicago police officer shot while driving on South Side, suspect in custody, CPD says
A Chicago police officer was shot and injured while driving on the city’s South Side late Saturday night, and a suspect is in custody.
A Chicago police officer was shot and injured while driving on the city’s South Side late Saturday night, and a suspect is in custody.
Multiple people taken to hospital after fight involving pepper spray at Chicago high school
Multiple people are hospitalized after a fight at a Chicago high school escalated Monday morning when one person discharged pepper spray, officials said.
Multiple people are hospitalized after a fight at a Chicago high school escalated Monday morning when one person discharged pepper spray, officials said.
Chicago police investigate dozens of Honda airbag thefts in citywide spree
Police are investigating dozens of overnight vehicle burglaries targeting Honda vehicles across Chicago, with dozens of incidents reported from late December through early February.
Police are investigating dozens of overnight vehicle burglaries targeting Honda vehicles across Chicago, with dozens of incidents reported from late December through early February.
First licensed armless pilot showcases 'impossible airplane' to Chicago aviation campers
A pioneering pilot met students attending an aviation-based summer camp in Pullman, showing them the sky is not the limit.
A pioneering pilot met students attending an aviation-based summer camp in Pullman, showing them the sky is not the limit.
New hotel brings hope and jobs to Chicago's South Side
Alderman Anthony Beale discusses the $30 million hotel project and its potential to boost local economy and spark further development on the South Side.
Alderman Anthony Beale discusses the $30 million hotel project and its potential to boost local economy and spark further development on the South Side.
ChicagoLIVE: First new hotel in 40+ years in Pullman
A new hotel is built south of Hyde Park ? the first in over 40 years.
A new hotel is built south of Hyde Park ? the first in over 40 years.
Arrest made after woman, 26, fatally shot in Far South Side dispute: police
An arrest has been made after a 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a violent dispute last weekend on Chicago’s Far South Side, authorities said.
An arrest has been made after a 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a violent dispute last weekend on Chicago’s Far South Side, authorities said.
Words of Wonder Literary Festival turns another page in Pullman
The free, family-friendly Words of Wonder Literary Festival returns for its fourth year this Saturday, celebrating books, creativity and community with local authors, live performances and activities hosted by the nonprofit Burst Into Books.
The free, family-friendly Words of Wonder Literary Festival returns for its fourth year this Saturday, celebrating books, creativity and community with local authors, live performances and activities hosted by the nonprofit Burst Into Books.
Chicago softball team proves access matters more than talent
In Chicago, one softball team is showing that keeping kids in the game is about access ? not just talent.
In Chicago, one softball team is showing that keeping kids in the game is about access ? not just talent.
Chicago man charged in string of North Side armed robberies
A 19-year-old was charged in connection with an armed robbery spree last May on Chicago's North Side.
A 19-year-old was charged in connection with an armed robbery spree last May on Chicago's North Side.
Octavia Redmond case: Chicago mail carriers rally for safety one year after her killing
One year after Octavia Redmond was killed on her mail route, coworkers rallied Tuesday for safety in her memory.
One year after Octavia Redmond was killed on her mail route, coworkers rallied Tuesday for safety in her memory.
Video released of Chicago police fatally shooting man who pointed gun at them
Body-cam video was released Tuesday showing a deadly police shooting last month on Chicago's Far South Side.
Body-cam video was released Tuesday showing a deadly police shooting last month on Chicago's Far South Side.
Inside the Chicago Greenhouse Turning Lettuce Into a Local Sustainability Story
Gotham Greens is growing lettuce with 90% less water — and it’s happening right in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
Gotham Greens is growing lettuce with 90% less water — and it’s happening right in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
Gotham Greens is where sustainability meets innovation
Gotham Greens is churning out masses of sustainable, fresh food on Chicago's South Side.
Gotham Greens is churning out masses of sustainable, fresh food on Chicago's South Side.