The city is bursting with merriment this time of year and we’ve rounded up the best festivities, in order to make planning ...

The 2026 cohort of Rhodes Scholars from the United States was announced Saturday. The 32 Rhodes Scholars will go to Oxford ...

The Smart Museum of Art in Chicago is hosting a special exhibition through February 2026 of found objects and African art ...

Even though some federal immigration agents are leaving the city, arts and culture executives want to be sure of their rights ...

Outside of bustling Chicago are a cluster of quiet, park-filled suburbs. Discover which family-friendly suburb blues legend ...

The carousel is beloved as a light-hearted attraction, but its storied past includes segregation and a stint in storage.

The 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze titled “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” Ken Burns is back with “The American ...

The strike date comes ahead of a scheduled bargaining session on Nov. 17, the final meeting before the deadline.

1873: The new Palmer House welcomed its first guests. At the time, 175 rooms were ready. Boarding was $3 per day (about $100 per day in today’s dollars). The previous version was destroyed in the ...

South Shore, unsurprisingly located on Chicago's South Side, is a vibrant neighborhood full of history, culture, architecture and beautiful, eclectic residents. Producer Tom talks to the Chicago ...

Catch a special performance tonight at the Chicago History Museum. Grammy nominated violinist Philippe Quint joins live in ...