A colossal discovery in the world of dinosaurs is now on display right here in Chicago. The Spinosaurus mirabilis, or amazing Spinosaurus (as it is more commonly referred to), was ...

The silk taffeta wedding gown Jacqueline Bouvier wore in 1953 when she married future U.S. President John F. Kennedy was custom made by seamstress Ann Lowe.

A look back at the seven sites initially highlighted by Preservation Chicago as threatened — and their most recent status.

You can easily spend a morning at The Insect Asylum, grab lunch at one of the area’s many eateries, and then wander through the neighborhood discovering other hidden gems. It’s the kind of outing that ...

Reflecting on the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., Dr. Peter Bramble, Co-Founder of The Baltimore Times, recalled a moment forever etched in the history of America. The date was April 4, ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — It’s the perfect time to explore Chicago’s world-class museums without paying admission, and 2026 is packed with free entry days for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can visit ...

ST. LOUIS – The Griot Museum houses Black history through life-size wax figures, artifacts and memorabilia that convey the stories of resilient African Americans. It is only the second museum of its ...

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will receive a $1.6 million state grant for renovations. The first installment was presented earlier this month in a check by Illinois Comptroller ...

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Students in Philadelphia marked Black History Month with a Living Wax Museum. The event took place Thursday at the Keystone Academy Charter School in the Tacony neighborhood.

In this edition of One Tank Trips, we are celebrating Black History Month with a trip to a museum that tells the stories of the people who changed the lives of millions. The National Great Blacks in ...