How Trump’s education plans might affect Illinois
President Donald Trump has vowed to shutter the U.S. Department of Education. The move could carry many implications for ...
Caroline Kent's murals transform Union Station with 'Art at Amtrak'
Artist Caroline Kent poses for a portrait at her studio in Humboldt Park. Kent is the talent behind a large, site-specific mural in Union Station and forthcoming exhibitions at the Smart Museum and ...
Susan Whiting: Chicago activist Ida B. Wells changes the face of American currency
The images we choose to honor — those we carry in our wallets and exchange in transactions — speak volumes about who we value ...
Gov. Pritzker 'renames' Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois
Standing in front of a podium, Pritzker announced that he was issuing a proclamation to rename Lake Michigan. “I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzk ...
Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan to be named 'Lake Illinois'
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took to Instagram last Friday to share what he called a "Special Announcement From Governor JB Pritzker." Standing in front of a podium, Pritzker announced that he was ...