1923: The first solo exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s drawings in the United States opened at the Art Institute of Chicago, ...

Hidden within Chicago is a historic alley dating back to the early 20th century, offering tourists a glimpse back in time ...

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

When Vivian Harsh became a Chicago librarian, she began what was called at the time, “the special negro collection,” an archive housing Black history and literature. Harsh knew writers like ...

Peggy Montes started the Bronzeville Children's Museum, worked to elect Mayor Harold Washington and seeks to empower, inspire ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This Black History Month, ABC7 is exploring the relevance and cultural impact of Black hair to the community, from its historical significance and present-day anti-discrimination ...

Eventnoire lit up the city with the 2025 Chicago Culture Ball on March 1, honoring cultural pioneers who continue to shape ...

This mass migration reshaped not only Chicago’s demographic landscape but also the entire trajectory of American cultural history. Many of these new residents were World War I veterans who ...

All month long, CBS Chicago is highlighting stories that ... What books relevant to Black culture and history are you reading right now? And when were those books written while you're thinking?

Happy 188th birthday, Chicago! In honor of Chicago's birthday Tuesday, one of the city's iconic downtown landmarks is offering free admission.

Besides the Wabash Arts Corridor, a trendsetting district of colorful murals and living art, Chicago has another vibrant district of incredible history, culture, and art: Bronzeville. Known as ...