Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, a well regarded local historian and now brand ambassador at the DuSable Black History Museum and ...

There are numerous attractions in Chicago, including museums, architecture, parks, and iconic food that can keep visitors busy for days. For those interested in history, Chicago has much to offer.

Chicago-style BBQ may not be known widely around the country, but it does have a rich history and tradition. It’s also ...

Secretary of War Henry Dearborn orders a survey of the Chicago River to find a site suitable for a military ... October 10th. The history of Chicago and the life stories of 19th century Chicagoans ...

(Chicago Tribune) 1931: For the third consecutive year, the Chicago area experienced an historic snow event. Chicago’s 10 largest snowfalls since 1886 — and how the Tribune covered them Unlike ...

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. A crowd gathers for the ribbon ...

Credit: Courtesy Chicago Park District February is Black History Month ... happening in celebration of the observance, as well as sites and activities to consider all year. In the parks: the ...

This week, the historic community of Pullman on Chicago's Far South Side is celebrating ... In 1894, the Pullman Palace Car Company was the site of one of the most historically notable strikes ...

Halas. The Chicago Bears Virtual History Tour allows you an experience to learn and explore the tradition of the Chicago Bears and the life of George Halas through memorabilia and artifacts located ...

Take a deep dive into Chicago’s storied history. In “This Week in History,” we revisit articles from the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News archives ...