Here’s a roundup of free days at Chicago-area museums, zoos and other cultural institutions. Plus 15 places that are always free.

*Over the Cap lists both Bates and Tryon-Shoyinka as Void free agents, because there are void years on each contract. They have Bates with voids through the 2027 season, however, with no money owed.

Multiple Chicago museums are offering free admission for Illinois residents. Here is the 2025 list announced by Choose Chicago: Free admission on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 25.

Who said winter has to be boring? “Chicago for Free” is here with some easy, budget-friendly ways to stay busy all season ...

Find new (and free!) family activities for 2026 in Chicago! Fun things to do with kids, exciting attractions and new opportunities.

With the Chicago Bears coming off the bye week, we decided to look at the key 2025 free agent signings and trades with grades for the moves. The Chicago Bears are 2-2 on the year after five weeks of ...