The Art Institute of Chicago has received a massive gift of French art from collectors Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz.

Chicago collectors Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz have donated 200 paintings, 50 sculptures and nearly 2,000 drawings by some of the biggest names in French art.

Illinois History Day (an affiliate of National History Day) is a project-based learning program for 6th-12th grade students.

The new temporary attraction with live tarantulas and lots of facts hopes to make you more curious than apprehensive.

The U.S. is full of archaeological sites, "but in most cases you could be standing right on top of one and never know it," Elic Weitzel told Newsweek.

The study found that what is typically called the Nine-banded Armadillo is really four separate species. The armadillo found ...

A 'village where time stood still' sits just on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river and offers plenty of historical ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

At the Georgia Southern Museum, new curator Marjean Cone is transforming educational experiences through innovative, hands-on ...

Nestled in the heart of Oregon, Illinois, lies a hidden gem that’s about to become your new favorite weekend getaway spot.

That’s the Black Hawk Statue, also known as the “Eternal Indian,” and it’s been standing watch over the Rock River since 1911. It’s like having your own personal Colossus of Rhodes, except this one’s ...