One man's stay at a YMCA in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood would eventually lead to the creation of Black History Month.

The first shot of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fired by a man from DuPage County. Lt. Marcellus E. Jones of the 8th Illinois Calvary was on patrol outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ...

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Games approach, take a look back at some Winter Olympians of Games past from the Chicago area.

Teachers have raised safety and transparency concerns with the US Dept. of Education's planned History Rocks! tour stop in ...

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we look back at four front pages from February 5, including the Chicago Bears' 2007 Super Bowl loss to the Indianapolis Colts ...

Step into The Village in Illinois, where handmade pasta, cozy vibes, and a timeless atmosphere make every meal feel like a ...

Rabbi Mendel and Mushka Shmotkin (nee Moscowitz) are starting Chabad for young families in Northbrook, Illinois.

Founded in 1948, the Chicago Curling Club was formed by members of local country clubs who wanted a dedicated curling ...

Two days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day, members of the Jewish community gathered Sunday to dedicate a sign ...

Why do some people age better than others? Five extraordinary individuals – who scientists are studying – share their tips ...