Our city — the one of “Big Shoulders” — has always sought out the massive. Chicago has been home to the tallest building (when it was known as Sears Tower), the largest convention center (McCormick ...

The Field Museum has a new dinosaur, one that is larger and a better swimmer than Sue. A 46-foot-long Spinosaurus cast was suspended Friday in the main hall of the Field Museum, pulled off the ground ...

The Field Museum is all decked out for the holiday season, and there are even some first-time decorations this year. Visitors will find some animals featured in Stanley Field Hall getting into the ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 17, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. A woman walks along the newly-installed ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Dino-Sue has left the platform outside Dinosaur. The world is a bit sadder for it. Dinosaur closed down almost two weeks ago, ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

The Field Museum is one of Chicago’s most iconic attractions. With millions of specimens of the world’s wonders in its collections, from gems to mummies to dinosaurs, the museum is a destination for ...

What happened on Earth after the dinosaurs died? Humans could learn a thing or two from the tiny creatures that survived and evolved after an asteroid wiped out most of the life on Earth more than 66 ...