Erin Allen

People who worked, danced and made memories at the nightclub told WBEZ what the space meant to them and what they hope for the future.

Black photography started to boom at the turn of the 20th century. We look at what it meant to the community in Chicago.

Today, it’s easy to see and experience art all over Chicago. But where did it all begin, and who was allowed to show their art?

Today, it's easy to see and experience art all over Chicago. But where did it all begin, and who was allowed to show their art?

About 300 people drowned in the Lady Elgin disaster. The shipwreck had a major influence on maritime safety in the Great Lakes.

In the 1970s and '80s, Chicago fashion designers held their own against the top names in the industry.

South Sider Arionne Nettles didn't realize she had an accent "until I went to school in the South and people thought I talked funny."

Ever notice a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Some signify Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress Administration.

The stretch of beach that starts where DuSable Lake Shore Drive ends wasn’t always as vibrant or as ‘gay’ as it is today.

When summer hits, local cover bands are busy working Chicago's street festivals. It's not a national tour, but it's still a lot of work.