New book shares a remarkable exploration of Chicago’s architectural and social history through the humble brick. Reveals how ...

As books about Chicago’s restaurant community go, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining” by Michael Gebert is a heavyweight — literally. Close to five years in the making, the book ...

Thought you knew everything about Chicago? So did we, but wait until you see what new things we learned thanks to the help of the Chicago History Museum.

The Pump Room. Ed Debevic’s. Everest. Studio Paris. Restaurants that have found themselves woven into the history of Chicago and the fond memories of countless diners. At the helm of those, plus ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Flashback: May ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

The histories of some pieces of land in Chicago are well-known. The Thompson Center in the Loop stands on the former site of the Sherman House Hotel. The Chicago Police Belmont Area Headquarters and ...

From the Second City to the Mud City, WTTW News walks you through Chicago's nicknames. Maybe it’s because the city’s actual name comes from a smelly wild onion, or maybe it’s because other cities like ...