CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago native is making history at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Erin Amico will be the first African American to lead the museum in its 165-year history. "I am humbled and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum this week they are studying the past so we have a better future. A Merlin Falcon from 1834, common brown moths collected for more than 100 years, ...

Get into the Halloween spirit at Lincoln Park's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on Saturday. This year's annual"Boo-seum Bash" will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the museum says costumes are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — While monarch butterfly numbers ...

Get your shopping done in a fun way this year at these holiday markets. Chicago parents know when the weather turns cold and unpredictable, having reliable, solid indoor play options isn’t a luxury — ...

Chicago families can celebrate Halloween this October with free and low-cost events, from decorated houses to fall festivals and zoo activities. These outings give parents... Whether your son is 5 or ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The movement du jour is for a museum to describe its offerings as “immersive.” It’s become a cliché, but it does nod to a cultural trend that predated, then ...

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With cold temperatures blanketing the city, it’s the perfect time to head inside and visit area museums and attractions as many are offering multiple free admission days. For those who want to brave ...