Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

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As downtown Chicago undergoes a transformation, a soon-to-open museum aims to preserve the legacy of the city's iconic ...

A controversial flag which some say cost them their jobs is ready to go on display at a Springfield museum. Here's what you ...

The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939” at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago showcases a first-of-its-kind art survey of same-sex ...

1986: Hard Rock Cafe opened in Chicago. Mayor Harold Washington and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon were among its first guests. TV host Oprah Winfrey attended the opening with Stedman Graham, ...

No need to worry about inflation because smart folks in Chicago know where to find the best deals for just a buck. From ...

See the eerie side of Chicago with the Windy City Ghosts Walking Tour. This one-hour, guide-led experience reveals chilling true stories and haunted history in the heart of Lincoln Park. It's perfect ...

Chicago's LGBTQ+ publication Windy City Times curated over 75 Pride Month events happening in Chicago this June. Here are a ...

The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939” is a major contribution to queer art history. Co-curated with Canadian nonbinary art historian Johnny Willis, the exhibit also has a companion catalog book.

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Illinois, about 100 miles from Chicago’s hustle and wallet-draining lifestyle, sits Freeport – a city where your retirement dollars can perform gymnastic feats ...

Herons that nested nearby in trees by the Chicago History Museum since at least 2014 were displaced when construction began in 2021 for a trail nearby. Some experts believe they might have joined the ...