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Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is getting a facelift. See renderings
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (179+ words) A plan to overhaul the front entrance to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry gained approval on Thursday. The museum, located at 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood, will undergo renovations on its North Portico as…...
Powerful Emmett Till exhibit imagines his life if he'd returned from Mississippi
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (27+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Powerful Emmett Till exhibit imagines his life if he'd returned from Mississippi...
40 years of Oprah: Her impact on Chicago and beyond
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (129+ words) NBC 5 Chicago 40 years of Oprah: Her impact on Chicago and beyond Chicago's Forecast: Taking a Turn for the Better Chicago Forecast: Storms return as heat slowly eases Chicago Forecast: A few weekend showers; rising heat and humidity Chicago Forecast: more…...
New 'serial killer' exhibit featuring notorious artifacts opens in Chicago
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (27+ words) New ‘serial killer' exhibit featuring notorious artifacts opens in Chicago NBC 5 Chicago Matt in the Morning New ‘serial killer' exhibit featuring notorious artifacts opens in Chicago...
New serial killer museum opens in Chicago: 'Not just about the gore"
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (268+ words) An unsettling new exhibit opened in Chicago over the Labor Day holiday weekend, offering a glimpse at the artifacts and history surrounding some of the world's most notorious serial killers. "Serial Killer: The Exhibition" opened Saturday at the Cinespace Chicago…...
Kim Kardashian spotted in Chicago on weekend of North West, Ye shows
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (163+ words) Kim Kardashian was seen strutting around Chicago on the same weekend her 13-year-old daughter North West and ex-husband Ye were set to perform separate shows in the city. Kardashian sported one of her classic all-black, skin-tight outfits for a trip…...
Chicago’s Polar Express Train Ride Won’t Return in 2026 – NBC Chicago
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (235+ words) A longtime favorite holiday event in Chicago will be absent once again. The Chicago Union Station Polar Express Train Ride will not operate in 2026, marking the third year in a row it won't take place. "We regret to announce that…...
Chicago's Forecast: Taking a Turn for the Better
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (19+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Chicago's Forecast: Taking a Turn for the Better...
Display at O'Hare Airport celebrates Buddy Guy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (17+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Display at O'Hare Airport celebrates Buddy Guy...
You can see Common perform for free at Navy Pier's Chicago Live Festival
1+ week, 1+ day ago (152+ words) Common poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on July 1, 2024. Chicago-born, award-winning artist Common will return home this month to headline Navy Pier's Chicago Live Festival, organizers announced. The Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist will perform on Saturday, Sept....