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Museums, libraries and more: What's open and closed on Juneteenth in Chicago?
NBC Chicago· 4 days agoWednesday, June 19 marks Juneteenth, which was designated a federal and state holiday just four...
6 Chicago museums to offer free days on Juneteenth
NBC Chicago· 5 days agoWhile Chicago libraries, post offices and banks are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, other attractions, like museums will be...
Chicago firework shows, outdoor movies and other family-friendly summer activities | See list
ABC 7 Chicago· 4 days agoCheck out the following options, from Movies in the Parks to Broadway in your Backyard, for kid-friendly activities to keep your little ones occupied this summer! DuSable Black History
Additional NASCAR Chicago street closures to take place this week
NBC Chicago· 5 days agoWith the NASCAR Chicago Street Race looming next month, additional street closures are expected to...
Daywatch: A real-world ‘Sesame Street’ in Chicago
Chicago Tribune· 2 days agoIt has been featuring art and narratives by and for West Side residents since 2019 under the guidance of co-founders Chelsea Ridley and Jonathan Kelley....
Chicago Juneteenth events: Museums, festivals, food trucks and more | See list
ABC 7 Chicago· 4 days agoJuneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned...
Brookfield Zoo Chicago debuts koalas for first time in its history
NBC Chicago· 5 days agoKoalas made their debut Tuesday at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the first time in the zoo's 90-year...
A real-world ‘Sesame Street’: Lawndale Pop-Up Spot puts art, storytelling in the hands of the public
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWith an emphasis on education and activities for children and adults alike, Lawndale’s Pop-Up Spot,...
The 14 Best Things To Do in One of the Midwest's Most Underrated Cities
Parade via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoThe outside of the museum is enough to stare at for a long time; the Burke Brise Soleil on the...
All aboard for new Putnam train exhibit
WHBF Davenport via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Putnam Museum and Science Center is opening a new exhibit on railroadsSaturday, June 22. Chugging through Oct. 13, 2024, All Aboard: Our Quad......