Experiences, not exhibitions, are coaxing folks off their couches and into cultural institutions. Here are some worth ...

Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas debuts his new Chicago Reader column with a look at the city’s Catholic connections beyond ...

Chicago Park District Share At just 3.4 acres ... then-Mayor Harold Washington, the late DuSable Museum founder Margaret Burroughs and the museum’s chief curator Ramon Price — who was Washingt ...

You can kayak on the Chicago River, go to an EcoFest, bike in the Juneteenth Freedom Ride, rock climb with a drag queen and more.

Mayor Harold Washington is buried in a cemetery that was once for “whites only.” Protests and legislative fights desegregated ...

Pride Fest is one of Chicago's most beloved events, featuring celebrity performers and endless festivities. It's a two-day celebration, this year taking place on June 21 and 22 on Halsted Street ...

A contentious exhibition, staff complaints and public flak from arts leaders have tailed Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth since ...

This Memorial Day, the Chicago Transit Authority kicked off summer with added bus service to beaches, museums, and Navy Pier.

Chicago History also offers free admission for Illinois residents under 18 and all children under 12. Free for Illinois Public School students in grades K-12 DuSable Museum offers a variety of free ...

To celebrate Chicago's milestone anniversary, the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the nonprofit Friends of DuSable and the museum have put together an afternoon of ...

A statement released by the Bears confirmed the team has made “significant progress” with the new political leadership in Arlington Heights.

Sentiments among residents range from hopeful to leery. In theory, Robles embraces the possibilities. It’s the promises of ...