For years, an elaborately displayed tooth at the Art Institute of Chicago has been thought to belong to the major Christian religious figure John the Baptist. As it turns out, that claim has no teeth.

Eddie Chambers will join the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as the Goldabelle McComb Finn Distinguished Professor in Art History, Theory, and Criticism. As a renowned scholar and celebrated ...

Since 1925, the school has provided students with innovative, hands-on training. Famous alumni include actors Gillian Anderson, Elizabeth Perkins and South Side native John C. Reilly.

The four photos, by artist Sally Mann, were taken down from the show Diaries of Home weeks ago. But neither police nor museum ...

For a city in transition — evolving from the old days of backroom Machine politics and toward a more inclusive future — his ...

The hardy nonprofit Facets Multimedia has been re-branded as Facets Film Forum, and 2025 continues its movie programming ...

Cannabis paraphernalia is joining the world of home décor. Here are some of the most interesting new designs and designers.

Thomas “Tom” Mapp, a transformative leader in arts education and administration at the University of Chicago, passed away on Nov. 11, 2024. He was 88.

Steelworkers Park in South Chicago with WTTW cameraman Tim Boyd. (Marc Vitali / WTTW News) ...

CHICAGO — School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 annual award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in ...