A hidden gem on Chicago's North Side is a place where skeletons and skulls aren't scary, they're educational – the International Museum of Surgical Science. "People have heard of us, but they don't ...

Elizabeth C. Babcock, the founding director of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C., returns ...

A rat-shaped indent on a Chicago sidewalk went viral early last year, with troves of people venturing to the hole bearing coins and other offerings. However, a new study suggests the so-called ...

The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media after meeting with the country’s president ...

Chicago is one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S.—a lively blend of world-class museums, iconic eats, stunning architecture, and that signature Midwestern charm. Whether you’re here for a quick ...

One of Chicago's more unusual local landmarks, the so-called "rat hole", may finally have had its mysterious origins debunked by researchers. Far from being a relic of the city's notorious gangster ...

The Chicago History Museum will explore the heritage and traditions of Latinos, and the National Museum of Mexican Art will trace the role of Mexicans in railway work. A detail from “Ferrocarrileros,” ...

A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population. The exhibit, called "Aqui en Chicago," has been in the making for six years after students from ...

With tensions high in the Pilsen neighborhood amid immigration crackdowns, art is offering a way for community members to unite and celebrate Mexican culture. The National Museum of Mexican Art opened ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Margaret Abbott, who learned how to golf ...

The USS Cobia, a World War II submarine, has returned to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc. The submarine spent more than a month in Sturgeon Bay for extensive repairs and restoration. Work ...