This is the first time that severe bleeding has been associated with the drugs.

The fast food tour of Chi-town's best eats ... just no ketchup, okay?

Blustering through a tour of the Windy City's most famous skyscrapers

US police officer has been sacked over the item of clothing he wore on his Facebook page.

Stephanie Holmes steps into a glass box suspended 412m above the streets of Chicago.

Les and Celeste Chappell made a decision no parent ever wants to.

Rick Hayward vanished after parking his car on an isolated back road four years ago.

More than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.

A Chicago grandmother has been found guilty of torturing and killing 8 year old.

Jim Ford said he was reluctant about repossessing Pat and Stanford Kipping's car, so he found a way to pay off the car - and return it to the couple.

They shared every second of their lives together until last month but Jadon and Anias McDonald never caught a glimpse of their closest companion, until now.

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Source: Visit the USA. Take in the storied architecture and stellar skyline views on a trip to the Windy City.

Hillary Clinton ran her first presidential campaign at the age of 16 ... when no girl had held the job before.

Chicago is a city of distinct and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods that's easy to explore using the extensive public transportation system.

Fat Edd's Roadhouse was doing a great trade in peel 'n' eat shrimps, dual dogs and premium burgers.

Megan Singleton stays in a luxury room right on the river in downtown Chicago.

Megan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat and drink in Chicago, from local-style popcorn to a two-Michelin Star restaurant.

The All Blacks can expect to be overshadowed in Chicago this week by college kids, one team on a bye week and another whose season has yet to start.

On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.

Here are some Chicago conversation starters, even some the city's locals might not know ...

The All Blacks test in Chicago this year is going to sell out. For a full week leading into this historic test, the United States rugby fraternity will hold centre stage just as they have always wanted.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Seven states, two days and all that scenery ... Roger Hall takes the train.

Criminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.

Roger Hall visited lovingly-restored homes by architectural messiah Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago and Pennsylvania.