With a history of Polish migration dating back to the 1830s – and more than one million people of Polish descent in its metropolitan area today – Chicago is the traditional capital of the Polish ...

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

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 ...

As Black history faces increasing challenges, one woman is working to ensure the stories of Black pioneers are never lost.

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

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?

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 the soul of Chicago. The star-studded evening welcomed leaders from across ...

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 ...

My writing is really informed by all of that. You approach your novels with a deep passion for Chicago history and local lore. How do you research the elements of a ghost story? So Chicago is a ...