Koko Taylor Memorabilia Sold At Back Of The Yards Flea Market
A storage‑unit haul that included a 1985 Grammy and handwritten lyrics from Koko Taylor turned up at a Back of the Yards flea market, prompting efforts to recover the items. Collectors and museums are working to identify and return the pieces.
Chicago Museums Embrace Inclusivity and Tradition, MCA Prioritizes Bilingual Access, Broadcast Museum Salutes Late-Night TV Heritage
Chicago's MCA is fostering inclusivity by prioritizing bilingual access, integrating Spanish alongside English. Meanwhile, the Museum of Broadcast Communications is launching pop-up exhibits celebrating Johnny Carson and late-night TV history.
"The First Homosexuals" Exhibit Unveiled at Chicago's Wrightwood 659 Amidst International Rejections
"The First Homosexuals" exhibit at Wrightwood 659, curated by Jonathan Katz, features over 300 artworks exploring pre-20th century LGBTQ+ identities and has faced international rejection prior to Chicago.
Lincoln Artifacts Auctioned for Nearly $8 Million in Chicago to Alleviate Presidential Foundation's Debt
A collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts, including blood-stained gloves from his assassination, was sold at auction for nearly $8 million to alleviate the Lincoln Presidential Foundation's debt.
