Chicago

Marc Chagall's America Windows, three stained glass panels

A Surprising Remnant of the Bicentennial: Marc Chagall's 'America Windows'

As the U.S. commemorates its 250th anniversary look back to a previous anniversary celebration, which brought Chicago an iconic artwork, Chagall's second large-scale piece for Chicago.

Pedestrians and bikers on the Chicago Lakefront Trail, with skyscrapers in the distance looking South

How Closely Did You Follow Chicago News in June? Take Our News Quiz.

From the Obama Presidential Center opening to a big Bears announcement, test your knowledge of Chicago's June headlines with our news quiz.

A runner jogging through prairie grass in Jackson Park, with the Museum of Science and Industry in the background

Visiting the Obama Presidential Center? Here’s What Else to See Around Jackson Park

Whether you're making a full day of your visit or looking to wander a bit beyond the Obama Presidential Center's campus, here are a few spots around Woodlawn worth exploring.

An aerial view of the city of Chicago, with Oak Street Beach and Lake Michigan in the foreground, looking east toward Hancock Tower and other skyscrapers

Think You Can Ace Our May Chicago News Quiz?

How much do you remember from Chicago news this month? Test your knowledge on politics, education, and some unexpected animal arrivals.

A History of Chicago Architecture with the Humble Brick as Guide

In the new book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied brick.

Tulips in the foreground with the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and Hancock Tower visible in the background

Test Your Knowledge of Chicago Headlines with Our April News Quiz

How closely did you follow headlines in Chicago this month? Take our April news quiz to find out.

Geoffrey Baer stands on the steps of a train and waves

Geoffrey Baer on His Latest Special, 'Riding the Rails'

In the new special Riding the Rails, Geoffrey Baer explores Chicago’s past and present trains and railroad lines and explains why the city was and is known as “America’s railroad capital.”

The Chicago River, dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, is pictured among a canyon of skyscrapers

Take Our March News Quiz to See How Much Chicago News You Know

The Illinois primaries made for a busy news month. Did you keep up with the news? Test your knowledge with our monthly news quiz.

A stock image of the Chicago skyline in winter, with a partially frozen Lake Michigan in the foreground

Take Our February News Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of Chicago Headlines

February may be the shortest month, but Chicago’s news cycle didn’t slow down. How much did you catch? Test yourself with our February news quiz.

A black and white image of a ski jumper mid-air with people standing on a platform to the left.

Ski Jumping in Chicago? When Soldier Field Built Its Own Mountain

As ski jumpers prepare to launch themselves from towering alpine ramps for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, a little piece of Chicago history offers a reminder that mountains, while helpful, have never been strictly required for ski jumping.

A view of Chicago's skyline looking south from North Avenue Beach, with Lake Michigan frozen and covered in snow in the foreground.

Did You Follow Chicago Headlines This Month? Take Our January News Quiz.

It was a long, cold January, but the Chicago headlines kept rolling in. How closely were you following the news?

Chicago's skyline is pictured in the background, and a partially frozen Lake Michigan is visible in the foreground.

Cold Weather Stories to Bundle Up With During This Weekend’s Deep Freeze

If you haven’t noticed from the ice crystals creeping up your windows or the wind biting at your nose, it’s pretty cold out there! Lean into the frigid temperatures from the safety of your couch (preferably under a heated blanket) with these delightfully wintry cold weather stories from WTTW.