Chicago museums offer free admission days for Illinois residents during the winter, with required advance online booking for places like the Shedd Aquarium and Art Institute.

The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is set to showcase an array of puppet performances, workshops, and exhibits from local and international artists, aimed at both adults and children.

Select Chicago museums and attractions offer free admission on certain days during winter for Illinois residents, including the Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Field Museum.

The artist of a Wrigley Field painting mystery, solved after two decades, is revealed to be filmmaker Tom Palazzolo. The painting's owner, Daniel Kamen, originally traded it for a chiropractic service and later repurchased it for $2,000.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library's new exhibit highlights the diverse personal stories and artifacts of Illinois citizens, including both celebrities and everyday residents.

A vase bought for $3.99 at Goodwill sold for $107,000 at Chicago auction house, Wright Auctions, identified as a rare piece by Italian glass blower Carlo Scarpa.

ShaDawn Battle champions Chicago's 'footwork' dance through her new project, exploring the art's ties to community issues, with the National Public Housing Museum's support.

Dr. Brooke Morgan's talk on the first inhabitants of the Central Illinois River Valley during the Ice Age will be held at Dickson Mounds Museum on Dec. 17.

The annual One of a Kind Holiday Show in Chicago saw 50,000 visitors, providing a significant boost to local artisans like woodturner Donzell Gordon and the founders of Serious Lip Balm.

US Coast Guard delivers trees to Chicago families in need this holiday season.

Explore Gen Xs past with Growing Up X at Illinois State Museum.

Newberry Library ends four-decade long book fair, citing limited resources and mission alignment. Public mourns loss, questions decision.

Chicago museums embrace free admission days in 2023, allowing residents and visitors to experience some of the city's most iconic institutions while saving money on entrance fees.