Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Black History Month comes to a close Saturday, but there are always opportunities to learn something new. The Chicago History Museum displays Black History exhibits all year long. On ...

Community members and former employees are calling for new leadership at the Chicago History Museum to repair relationships with workers and mend fences with Chicago scholars after the Jan. 7 exit of ...

The Chicago History Museum will explore the heritage and traditions of Latinos, and the National Museum of Mexican Art will trace the role of Mexicans in railway work. A detail from “Ferrocarrileros,” ...

For families looking for a fun, active way to spend time together no matter the weather, SPF All Day is the perfect indoor option.... Key takeaways Visit the best libraries in the Chicago area to ...

A walk through the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center’s first floor is a walk through African American history. It begins with slavery, and a visualization of slave ships arriving in ...

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 3,000+ ...

Former Pullman worker Al Quiroz, 89, is featured in a new Chicago History Museum exhibit. His lunchbox, apron, and train keys are among items displayed in "Aquí en Chicago," honoring 170 years of ...

If this year's snowiest start to winter in almost half a century is any indication of what the rest of the season could look like, Chicago area residents are sure to have plenty of days best spent ...