The former butchershop had flexible zoning and was free from architectural or historical protections, Cross Street Senior ...

Haunted History” tours are held at the zoo in October — past dark, of course — and blend historical records and anecdotes ...

The Lincoln County Historical Society will hold its 27th Pioneer Day on Saturday November 23rd. Gary Edwards and Don Thomas ...

At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble will hold a grand opening for its long-awaited Wicker Park store, located inside the ...

If you prefer history over hiking, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial ...

A security guard at the Lincoln Park Zoo was making his rounds around 2 a.m. near the polar bear habitat when he saw a man sitting on a bench in a fedora, appearing distraught.

Dr. Lincoln Goodale nearly took back the land he donated for a Columbus park when it was used for a Civil War camp for a few ...

“A lot of the neighborhood, over time, is going to lose its original character, comparing [Lincoln Park] to a Wicker Park that has strict landmark and historical status,” he said. All three ...

1) The Eastland Disaster: On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland was parked along the Chicago River when it capsized. Ever since, ...

Looking for national parks in Kentucky? Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is one to visit. Come see for ...

Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share Lincoln Park resident Kenny Ho often visited the Dom’s Kitchen & Market on the corner of Diversey Parkway and Halsted Street. But earlier this year, all of Dom’s ...

The area encompassing places such as La Jolla Cove and the Children’s Pool was listed this year on the National Register of ...