This weekend marks thirty years since a deadly heat wave in Chicago -- took the lives of 739 people.

Richard Hunt created more public sculptures and monuments in the U.S. than any other artist — over 160 by the time he died in ...

Gary officials hope the unveiling of a new Jackson 5 mural in Gary’s Miller neighborhood on Friday will serve as a catalyst for more public art to pop up across the city.

Many famous people were born in or lived in Illinois that you may not have known about. Here are 13 of the most famous people from Illinois.

If you look closely, you can find a lot of Art Deco in the Bay Area.

Are fireworks legal in Illinois? These ‘novelty effects' are allowed under state law Illinois is one of three states that ban some or all consumer fireworks.

CBS News Chicago Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several counties in Northern Illinois over the course of the evening Thursday.

Something colorful is happening at branches of the Chicago Public Library. It’s not just about reading — it’s about creating. Thanks to a vibrant collaboration between the CPL and the Art Institute of ...

Art Nouveau is heavily inspired by nature and fluidity. Meanwhile, Art Deco is all about bold and vibrant colors, modern sleekness, and shiny materials.

Drag designers in Chicago are creating showstopping looks for everything from club nights to TV series 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' The work is so fierce, it's even inspired art exhibitions.

The Art Institute of Chicago has two works on display by one of the world's great landscape painters, J.M.W. Turner, born 250 years ago.

News Katz's Deli's world-famous pastrami is coming to Chicago for one day only We'll have what New York's having ...