In honor of the Olympian's 28th birthday, ESSENCE looks back at all the beauty looks she achieved during her biggest wins.

Discover it now at the Natural History Museum ... and beauty of life on Earth, and explore how we can protect it. Exhibitions don't get more thought-provoking — or awe-inspiring — than this.

Peggy Montes started the Bronzeville Children's Museum, worked to elect Mayor Harold Washington and seeks to empower, inspire ...

The museum explores the history of public housing through a wealth of exhibitions, installations and recreated apartments. It opens April 4 inside the remaining building of the former Jane Addams ...

Whether they're sitting front row or gracing our feeds, these Windy City style stars and their inspiring looks reign supreme.

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...

Source Chicago—it’s not your average U.S. city. Its larger-than-life energy never ceases to amaze. A city that proudly wears its history. From the roaring jazz clubs of the 1920s to the world-class ...

Illinois isn’t just about open roads—it’s also home to breathtaking gardens and parks that come alive in spring. From cherry blossoms in the city to vast fields of tulips and native wildflowers, here ...

Explore cities, lakes, theme parks and more in America's heartland. Whether you're looking for an extended vacation or a Midwest weekend getaway, America's heartland offers something for everyone ...

Discover stunning vistas, extraordinary dining experiences, and cultural landmarks in the heart of the Midwest.

A Mediterranean paradise just 70 minutes from Los Angeles where Hollywood legends escaped and film history was made among ...

the Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum. Despite being designed in 1917, it took decades for the flag to really catch on. Now, it’s one of the most widely used symbols of the ...