In the Loop, a photographic feast is now being served. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Museum of Contemporary Photography combed its archives to find the pictures that best reflect the character of the museum. What they found were dramatic images from the 19th century to the 21st.
Anniversary
As the city grapples with issues of race and equality in the wake of the Laquan McDonald video, today marks the 28th anniversary of the death of Chicago’s first African-American mayor, Harold Washington.
Meet two storm survivors who moved to Chicago after the destructive storm ripped through the New Orleans area.
Chicago's Botanic Garden celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. Author Cathy Jean Maloney joins us to share her new book about the Horticultural Society's illustrious history.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Reflects on Civil Rights Anniversary
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we revisit John Callaway’s interview with Harold Washington on April 24, 1984—the very first episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Father Pfleger and others call for a new "War on Poverty" on the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's declaration, as Illinois gubernatorial candidates battle each other over the minimum wage. Paris Schutz has the story.
WVON hit the airwaves on April 1, 1963. We look at the past, present and future of “The Talk of Chicago.”
We take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.
On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.
It was THE catastrophe that transformed Chicago. As we approach the 140th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, Eddie Arruza shows us some of the artifacts that were pulled from the debris.
Chicago Landmark Turns 175
It's a landmark date for Chicago's oldest house. How old is it and where might you find it? Paris Schutz has the story.
