In a small room in a museum downtown, a medium-size leather suitcase sits on the floor. It’s empty now, but nearly 50 years ...

Standing in Bruce Wayne’s study, Mark Racop tilted back the head of a Shakespear bust and pressed the button hidden underneath. A nearby bookshelf slid open to reveal poles that would lead down to ...

Lollapalooza got its start in Phoenix. Here's a look at that game-changing day, from Jane's Addiction fighting to Nine Inch ...

The shoes are known for their heart-shaped cap toe.

Arcadia: America’s Playable Arcade Museum is exactly what it sounds like, a living, breathing time capsule stuffed with ...

100 Years Ago: About 1 mile north of Orchard Beach State Park a Lansing man died canoeing on Lake Michigan.

Weekend date ideas near Wrigley Field range from Cubs games to craft breweries, Lake Michigan picnics and rooftop bars. Couples in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood have access to baseball history, ...

Christmas came early this year for Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Illinois residents, especially those with children, can get the most out of the summer by taking advantage of multiple free days across iconic Chicago institutions like the Shedd Aquarium and Field ...

The Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St.) announced late Monday that it will open free of charge on Tuesday to help Chicagoans escape the extreme heat. The offer will be open to all Illinois ...

The Exhibition brings over 2,100 real crime artifacts, forensic exhibits and reconstructed crime scenes to Chicago in an educational showcase.

A CBS News Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked Monday afternoon near the Adler Planetarium while preparing for a live report, according to the station and Chicago police. The incident ...