Apr. 17, 2026
Galesburg honors educator Rose Hoben Welch's legacy
The Rose Hoben Welch School may be gone, but her story of championing marginalized students should never be forgotten.
Apr. 17, 2026
Egypt Recovers 13 Smuggled Artifacts from U.S.
The artifacts were illegally taken from Egypt and recovered through diplomatic efforts.
Apr. 16, 2026
Evanston's July 4 Parade Faces Funding Challenges Despite High Participation
The beloved annual celebration may not be able to continue past 2030 without increased donations.
Apr. 16, 2026
Efforts Underway to Repair Rockford's Historic Tinker Swiss Cottage
The 161-year-old limestone landmark faces deterioration due to natural erosion and leaky pipes.
Apr. 16, 2026
South Side Community Arts Center Expansion Approved
Full building permit issued for renovation and addition to historic landmark property.
Apr. 15, 2026
Macon Library Highlights Historic Sites
Presentation to showcase local landmarks on National Register of Historic Places
Apr. 15, 2026
Evanston's July 4 Parade Faces Funding Challenges Despite High Participation
Rep. Jan Schakowsky to lead the annual celebration as Grand Marshal, but the parade's organizers warn the event's endowment is dwindling.
Apr. 14, 2026
Honor Flight Chicago sending veterans to Washington, D.C.
109 veterans, including 2 from Korean War and 107 from Vietnam War, will visit national memorials.
Apr. 14, 2026
Naperville's Sterling Bryan McDonald Leaves Legacy as Industrial Engineer, Architect, and Colorist
McDonald's design work on streamliners and airline interiors made him a nationally recognized expert on color and interior design.
Apr. 14, 2026
Mattoon Honors Historian Chris Suerdieck as Citizen of the Year
Suerdieck's volunteer work at the local library helped preserve the town's history.
Apr. 13, 2026
Geoffrey Baer Explores Chicago's Enduring Relationship with Railroads
The WTTW host dives deep into the region's long history with passenger and freight rail in a new documentary.
Apr. 13, 2026
Landmarks Illinois Explores Moving Historic Briggs Mansion to Save It
Nonprofit seeks to relocate 19th-century home that may have been part of Underground Railroad before demolition by UW Health
Apr. 13, 2026
German Fest Cancelled as Opportunity Knocks Plants Garden
After hosting events since the 1970s, organizer of German Fest says there's 50-50% chance it returns next year
