Each year since 2003, Preservation Chicago has highlighted historical places or objects — including churches, schools, warehouse districts and even wooden double-hung windows — that could be lost to ...

1979: In the wake of the city’s inept handling of record January snowstorms, Jane Byrne upset Mayor Michael Bilandic in the ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Feb. 21, 1958 ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Feb. 24, 1930 ...

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 ...

In the Chicago Urban Heritage Project, College students are turning century-old insurance atlases into interactive digital ...

Following the departure of CEO Donald Lassere, community members are calling for leadership to rebuild trust with staff and reverse cuts at the Abakanowicz Research Center.

Forty years ago, the Bears were marching toward their only Super Bowl championship after shutting out the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game at Soldier Field. Then-Mayor Harold Washington ...