Even though the Illinois Department of Corrections has been under a consent decree since 2019, the state continues to fail to ...

You ain’t seen nothing yet,” says Paul Tazewell. The Oscar-winning designer’s collection is at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry until September.

About 17 of the 32 people charged with nonimmigration crimes during Operation Midway Blitz have had their cases dropped with no convictions. Regardless, the toll that comes with federal prosecution ...

For all their variation, these seeds share a common trait: They’re native to the Midwest. These species genetically adapted ...

At King College Prep on Chicago’s South Side, high schoolers got a crash course about the civil rights leader after his death ...

By hosting screenings, discussions and other social events, the group is building community while amplifying art by ...

Last week, the university announced that it will close its art museum on Fullerton Avenue on June 30. More than 1,500 people have signed on to an open letter asking administrators to reconsider.

After a long local absence, the New York City Ballet principal dancer will make her return to Chicago with a deeply personal program featuring one of her own works.

For college-bound students, March means touring prospective campuses for fit and vibe. Here’s what else to do while visiting.

Don Tracy, Casey Chlebek and Pamela "Denise" Long answer questions about their race for U.S. Senator from Illinois. The ...

A WBEZ survey of the 46 Democratic congressional candidates in four key races shows the few hopefuls getting AIPAC-linked support would not answer yes or no on putting strict conditions on U.S.

The fate of the museum’s collection is unclear. The closure news comes after DePaul University laid off 114 employees in ...