Attendees at "The People's Fourth" event discussed the country's progress and unrealized potential.

Starting in April, the Chicago area will see a wave of events in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The moment is leading some organizations to take a more nuanced look at the nation's past.

In 1996, Jackson’s calls for more diversity in Hollywood were ignored or criticized. Now "Sinners," a movie by a Black director, has garnered 16 Oscar nominations, the most in the award show's history...

Critics say participants of the trend are making themselves more acceptable for white, mainstream society. But quarter-zip enthusiasts say their intention is to be fashionable, build self-confidence a...

Known for praising the city with “big shoulders,” the beloved 1914 composition recently was recited in a ruling addressing federal immigration agents’ use of force. Literary scholars say they were “as...

Five years ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked a rallying cry for change, with arts groups vowing to diversify their staffs and boards. A recent WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times survey takes measure of prog...

The second-degree murder conviction against former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson, who is white, carries a potential sentence of between four and 20 years.

In 2019, Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy students saw a need for more Latino representation at the museum. Their dream has been realized with “Aquí en Chicago," which opened Saturday.

From the Englewood Jazz Festival to Afrofuturist Weekend, Chicago events are facing financial challenges due to the cancellation of National Endowment for the Arts grants.

Now in its 31st year, the gathering brings together hundreds of scooterists for rides, concerts, parties, banquets and more over Labor Day Weekend.

From NBC’s “One Chicago” franchise to Netflix’s “Monster” series, locally filmed productions are relying on small businesses for props and set design.

This year’s lineup includes Chicago-raised artists BJ the Chicago Kid and Ravyn Lenae, as well as Durand Bernarr and T-Pain, but insiders say plenty of local talent goes untapped.

Though the performances were shortened by a rain delay, 'The Great River Parade' was warmly received by fans who said they appreciated the charm, novelty, DIY spirit and communal nature of the event.

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than the country’s Atlantic and Pacific Coasts combined.

Inductees Harriette Gillem Robinet, Timuel Black and Oscar Brown Jr. are not only celebrated writers but civil rights activists who promoted a message of perseverance.

Named after the airport, the Northwest Side locality is one of Chicago’s officially recognized 77 community areas. But residents say it is a forgotten part of the city.

Named after the airport, the Northwest Side locality is one of Chicago’s officially recognized 77 community areas. But residents say it is a forgotten part of the city.

Reports show that the Grant Park event has made gradual improvements in attracting more women, younger people and more ethnically diverse fans.

The western suburb held its Pride event Sunday, with some lauding its intimacy and warmth compared to the bigger Chicago event Sunday. Many had praise for the community for taking steps to be more inclusive of its predominantly Latino population.

The western suburb held its Pride event Saturday, with some lauding its intimacy and warmth compared to the bigger Chicago event Sunday. Many had praise for the community for taking steps to be more i...

After 18 years in Wicker Park, the innovative cocktail bar shutters following damage to its building. “Despite extensive efforts and negotiations, we were regretfully unable to reach a resolution with...

New research led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the depth of social networks that older adults have is linked to their health outcomes.

The city's outdoor pools opened for the summer on Saturday, coinciding with the year's first major heat wave. Eager residents came out to swim, with many describing their visits as family traditions.

The pivotal figure's recent memoir documents his creation of Ultra Sheen, Afro Sheen and other hair products that revolutionized the market and allowed him to give back to Black Chicagoans.

The four icons showed off their passion, pipes and sisterhood during a legendary concert as part of The Queens Tour. 'It's good to be back home,' Chaka Khan told the audience.

Hoover is asking to cut short his time in federal prison under the First Step Act. But the decision to grant mercy rests with U.S. District Judge John Blakey, nominated to the bench in 2014 by then-Pr...

Hoover and David Barksdale created the Gangster Disciples in the late 1960s, ruling as “King Larry” and “King David” until Barksdale was killed in 1974.

Members of the Beyhive donned their best cowboy hats, boots and denim at the first of three Cowboy Carter shows at Soldier Field.

The veteran entertainer performs "Naughty Divas" at The Cliff Dwellers on Thursday. Expect double-entendre ditties and songs made popular by female artists.

Show your pride for Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope and our very own from Chicago, with this commemorative newsprint t-shirt. The front-page cover of the Chicago Sun-Times’ announcing Pope ...

Celebrated for his rich baritone and vocal range, the musician performed in the Windy City as part of Andy and the Bey Sisters, and later at Jazzfest, which was founded by his sibling, Geraldine de Ha...

The award-winning fashion stylist will return to Chicago to discuss his new book, “How to Build a Fashion Icon,” Sunday at Thalia Hall.

Building his collection since 2017, Irving Park's Chris Craft said he appreciates the willingness of EXPO Chicago gallerists to show him the ropes of the often-exclusive art industry.