Evolving from a weekly into a daily newspaper, the Defender became a national voice for African Americans, documenting racial inequality and championing the Civil Rights Movement. Abbott thanked the ...

In the new book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied ...

Thought you knew everything about Chicago? So did we, but wait until you see what new things we learned thanks to the help of ...

This week's "History Mystery" features a long-lost photo of the construction of one of Chicago's most famous hotels. State of ...

As books about Chicago’s restaurant community go, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining” by Michael Gebert is a heavyweight — literally. Close to five years in the making, the book ...

Artist Antoine “Twan Twan” Humphries wants to create a place to preserve the history of the dancers, gymnasts, drill teams ...

Ever notice a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Some signify Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress ...