Museums
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Signup begins Feb. 17 for Naper Settlement's summer day campsFeb 14, 2022 10:00 pm - Campers in first to eighth grade will embark on interactive learning adventures and explore science, art, history, and more at Naper Settlement's 16 themed "Camp Naper" ...
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Historic home on forest preserve land in Geneva is slowly deterioratingFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - George and Nelle Fabyan would likely be pleased to see how their former home at 1511 S. Batavia Ave. has been kept up as the Fabyan Villa Museum through Preservation Par...
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library honors Black History MonthFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is honoring Black History Month by sharing oral histories from Black/African American service members. "Black service m...
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Best Bets: Chicago Auto Show zooms in to McCormick PlaceFeb 08, 2022 5:00 am - Latest models See the latest in vehicle trends and technology at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show starting Saturday at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, C...
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Naper Settlement's History Speaks explores the life of first lady Dolley Madison Feb. 13Feb 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Naper Settlement's next program in the "History Speaks" lecture series will focus on the charming, flamboyant, and strong-willed Dolley Madison on Sunday, Feb. 13. The ...
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Suburban Skyview: American mastodon replica stands tall at Lakewood Forest PreserveFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - It's been more than 10,000 years since an American mastodon walked the land in Lake County. Mastodons grew to 10 feet tall at the shoulders and fossils have been found ...
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Best Bets: JoJo Siwa and 'Dancing with the Stars Live' hit RosemontFeb 01, 2022 5:00 am - Celestial cha-cha Fans of the reality TV competition “Dancing With the Stars” are in for a treat next week with two tours coming to Rosemont. “Dancing with the Stars Liv...
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Learn how World War I influenced Prohibition at Date With History Feb. 3Jan 26, 2022 10:00 pm - At the turn of the 20th century, powerful organizations across the United States called for the outlaw of alcohol. But it was World War I that served as the final rally...
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'People of the Prairie: 12,000 Years in DuPage County' opening at Elmhurst History MuseumJan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - New exhibit at Elmhurst History Museum uses archaeology to gain understanding of early Native cultures
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Constable: Lego celebrations in Schaumburg, city prove the toys click for lifetimesJan 25, 2022 4:12 am - No matter their age, people look back on their childhood as the best time to be a kid. I remember the thrill I got when Santa brought me a basketball and a rim mounted o...