Plans for the exhibit were formed after high school students from Pilsen questioned the lack of Latino representation at the ...

Chicago has depended on its trusty elevated rail system for well more than a century. Every day, some 400,000 riders board ...

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I often wish for more seating — in parks, on the sidewalk, at the train station and especially in galleries. It’s not a make-or-break for me, I’m just a slow looker, but it can be a serious deterrent ...

Emmett Till's glass-topped coffin at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture stands as a reminder of his mother's courage and the fight to preserve his story.

More than any other historical event, the opening of the Erie Canal, on Oct. 26, 1825, set Chicago on the path to becoming the city it is today.

Whether you believe in ghosts or just love a good scare, these haunted places across the US have earned spooky reputations.

Spooky season is here, and Volo Museum is introducing its very first paranormal train tour and ghost hunting adventure. We got a look at the museum’s fun fall activities plus its real paranormal “hot ...

Granite City stands proud with its industrial heritage and surprisingly affordable retirement housing. This southwestern Illinois town offers working-class charm and homes that won’t deplete your 401 ...

These 10 towns offer charming communities and budget-friendly housing options under $200,000! Decatur sits right in the heart of Illinois and might be the perfect spot for your next home sweet home.

Hyde Park was once famous for its art colony. This story, the second of two about the colony, looks at its end.