The work has officially begun to expand the University of Illinois’ Japan House. After an eight-year journey, the construction of the Ogura-Sato Annex is finally beginning. According to the Japan House,

"I’m not done with public service and I hope public service is not done with me," Emanuel said in Chicago on Monday. The former mayor recently finished serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan.

Though Mayor Brandon Johnson, originally touted as a participant, now says he's staying home because of a scheduling conflict.

The Chicago Cubs are less than three weeks away from getting started with their regular season campaign in a two-game set against the defending World Series cha

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN reported Thursday.

From woodshop sage to Parks & Rec icon, Nick Offerman is bringing his signature blend of wit and wisdom home his alma mater this March. Catch him first at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts