Historical

Mar. 13, 2026

Chicago Dyes River Green for St. Patrick's Day

Decades-old tradition started by plumbers and the mayor in the 1960s

Mar. 13, 2026

Missing WWII Purple Heart Returned to Chicago Veteran's Family

The medal belonged to the late Russell J. Reilly, who earned it after losing his leg in combat.

Mar. 12, 2026

Preliminary Landmark Status Approved for Byrne Hall

The historic DePaul University building meets multiple criteria for landmark designation in Chicago.

Mar. 9, 2026

South Side Irish Parade Returns for 48th Year

Annual St. Patrick's Day celebration to march down Western Avenue on March 15, 2026

Mar. 5, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Church, Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room Endangered

Preservation Chicago adds historic church and Art Institute space to 2026 endangered list

Mar. 5, 2026

Immersive Anne Frank Exhibit Coming to Chicago Museum

The exhibit from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam will open at the Museum of Science and Industry in May 2026.

Mar. 4, 2026

Chicago Celebrates 189th Birthday

Mayor, cultural historian, and local businesses mark city's incorporation anniversary.

Mar. 4, 2026

Chicago Celebrates 189th Birthday

Mayor Brandon Johnson hosts party at Looking Glass Theater Company

Mar. 2, 2026

Pulaski Day Holiday Observed in Chicago

What's open and closed in the city on the annual celebration of Polish-American heritage

Mar. 2, 2026

Anne Frank Exhibit Brings Secret Annex to Chicago's MSI

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will host 'Anne Frank The Exhibition', a recreation of the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family lived during WWII.

Feb. 28, 2026

Chicago Honors WWII Hero Namesake of O'Hare Airport

Edward 'Butch' O'Hare's heroic actions during the war led to the naming of one of the busiest airports in the world.

Feb. 27, 2026

Portage Theater Reopening Process Moves Forward with Back Taxes Paid

New owner Chris Bauman aims to revive the historic Chicago venue after years of closure.