The Marquette Building in Chicago hosts an art installation to correct Native American narratives, featuring Potawatomi history and contributions, with involvement from artists like Chris Pappan.

Chicago museums offer free entry during Democratic National Convention with evenings being the prime time to visit. Illinois residents can enjoy various exhibits without an entry fee.

The Illinois State Museum's Lockport Gallery features recent art acquisitions through October 12, including works by Glen Davies and other artists, with free admission.

The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is temporarily closing on Aug 1 for a plumbing and asbestos removal project. Despite the closure, staff will conduct community programs and pop-up exhibits across various locations during this period.

Naperville showcases the "Olmec Trails" exhibit, including hand-painted colossal head sculptures that celebrate Latin American culture and the ancient Olmec civilization.

Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean," reopens after a structural and cosmetic renovation, complete with a new plaza, stairs, ramps, and waterproofing.

Illinois is progressing towards returning 1,500-acre state park land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, addressing a historical injustice dating back to 1848.

Cook County is providing $790,000 in grants to 100 suburban arts nonprofits, sourced from the ARPA-funded Cook County Arts initiative, aiming to aid pandemic recovery.

Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with free museum admissions and special events, including performances, marketplaces, and educational experiences, with several local institutions participating.

Chicago's Bean sculpture is set to fully reopen after upgrades, with improved accessibility features at Millennium Park's Graier Plaza, and increased anticipation from visitors for its comeback.

Chicago celebrates art and community with a cicada-themed public art display, "Cicada Parade-A," featuring 250 sculptures by local artists displayed around the city.

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is renamed the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum after a $125 million donation and will introduce new exhibits and a digital gallery.

The Art Institute of Chicago counters New York prosecutors' allegations of Nazi looting, defending its ownership of an Egon Schiele watercolor with a detailed legal filing.