Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chicago History Museum's new exhibition, "Us at 250: Civic Action in Chicago," uses art and historical documents to explore ...

A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population. The exhibit, called "Aqui en Chicago," has been in the making for six years after students from ...

In 2019, Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy students saw a need for more Latino representation at the museum. Their dream has been realized with “Aquí en Chicago," which opened Saturday. 🎧 ...

1916: Municipal Pier (later known as Navy Pier) opened.

The head of the Chicago History Museum is departing his post after nearly five years, the museum announced Wednesday. Donald E. Lassere served as the museum’s president and CEO since April 2021. In a ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

The Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibit showcases how women have shaped the Chicago area — one of the women featured is ...

CHICAGO - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Chicago History Museum is asking visitors to look beyond the fireworks, flags, and celebrations and take a deeper look at the ...