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Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

Qing Li always wanted to compete in the Olympics. The 35-year-old grew up surrounded by swimming greats and even got to meet a few Olympic swimmers before she turned 10. From a young age, Li competed ...

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A construction project on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is beyond cool, it's frozen solid. Faculty and ...

The simple beauty of a photo of a Canada goose flying at Busse Woods and a question on shed antlers are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Qing Li, who lives in downtown Chicago, is one of nearly a hundred American athletes competing in the growing sport of ice ...