1981: “Spider Dan” Goodwin scaled the Sears Tower, which was then the world’s tallest building. At least 200 people showed up to watch the 25-year-old Goodwin, clad in a blue-and-orange suit, scale the west side of the building using suction cups and a “home-welded claw,” the Tribune reported.

Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and with millions of Americans planning family gatherings Monday, many may be wondering what stores will be open for any last-minute needs.

"42 Balloons" at Chicago Shakespeare, the Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park and the 40th Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest are among the highlights in the week ahead.

The roads are always busiest in the afternoons and evenings. Transportation data firm INRIX said people planning to return home on Memorial Day itself should try to leave before the busiest hours of 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Though the U.S. honors workers in September — with Labor Day, which also has Chicago roots — the May 1886 events are commemorated in Chicago by a memorial on Desplaines Street, north of ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Thousands march from Union Park to Grant Park in downtown Chicago Thursday to commemorate May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. Ashlee Rezin ...