Don't smash the bugs on your couch; otherwise you'll have the smell all over you, an expert says.

It's illegal to explore the century-plus-old silos, but numerous Chicagoans go there anyway.

The Mayfair Pumping Station has a critical, storied place in Chicago's history.

Asked to multiply 9 times 9, a third-grader wrote Marian Hossa's last name instead of 81, earning an A+.

More than 20 years ago, Benetti wrote he "would like to be the White Sox sportscaster."

The last U. of C. Lab Schools' team to win was anchored by the son of Bears legend Alonzo Stagg in 1927.

Lakeview's Chloe Symons spends her springs and summers protecting the rare birds.

Paul Wasserman and his neighbors see dozens of bird species come through their South Loop complex.

Java emits a smell like a combination of "limburger cheese, garlic, rotting fish and smelly feet."

More than hundred students, teachers and parents are part of Decatur Classical School's Run Club.