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This Date in the History of Chicago's South Loop
Chicago's South Loop is a vibrant residential, educational and entertainment area with an amazing history.
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John Alexander Dowie: The Quirky Founder of Zion, Illinois
Self-promoting evangelist had an empire in Chicago's South Loop and appeared in James Joyce's Ulysses as a tragic character
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Samuel Morris Steward: Chicago Gay Activist and Historian
With a background as a literature professor, Samuel Steward chronicled gay life in Chicago from the 1930s through the 1960s.
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Men's College Basketball Winning Streaks
In the era of one-and-done NCAA men's basketball careers, UCLA's 88-game winning streak is a feat unlikely to be matched.
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Why Paying College Athletes is a Terrible Idea
With the enormous money flowing into college sports, why shouldn't college athletes be paid to participate in sports? Here's why.
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Best African American Documentaries
Documentaries have a special storytelling ability. During Black History Month, these are some of the best and most powerful African American documentaries for teaching the history and sociology of African Americans in the United States.
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An Epic Major League Baseball Pitching Matchup: Vida Blue vs. Mel Stottlemyre, August 24, 1971
I was lucky enough to witness a great Major League Baseball pitching matchup in 1971, which had an unexpected, powerful resonance in my personal life.
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Why Is "Citizen Kane" (1941) the Best Movie Ever Made?
Orson Welles' 1941 masterpiece "Citizen Kane" is often credited by film scholars, historians, and reviewers as the best film ever made. Here are several reasons to justify that assertion.
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Roxy Music Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The influential 1970s and 1980s band Roxy Music is perhaps the single most glaring omission from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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David Bowie’s Blue-Eyed Soul
The top 10 blue-eyed soul songs from David Bowie.
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The Chicago Hotels of Architect Clinton J. Warren
From 1889 to 1893, architect Clinton J. Warren designed five major Chicago hotels, including two that would later become headquarters for gangster Al Capone.
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The Top 10 Most Beautiful US Coin Designs
A list of the 10 most beautiful designs for American coins, with pictures and date ranges.
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10 Tips for Riding the Elevated and Subway Trains in Chicago
Minding the unwritten rules of etiquette when riding CTA trains can make everyone’s trip less stressful, avoid dangerous situations, and help everything run more smoothly.
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Photo Gallery: The Houses of Architect George W. Maher
Chicago architect George W. Maher was influential in the development of the Prairie Style of architecture for which Frank Lloyd Wright was more famous. This is a photo gallery of 23 of his Chicago area homes.
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Ghost Signs of Central Illinois
A ghost sign is a remnant advertising sign or labeling that no longer applies, often painted on the side of an old building. There are several good examples in Central Illinois.
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Facts and Trivia about North America's Great Lakes
People who have never seen or experienced North America's Great Lakes often underestimate their power and importance. The Great Lakes are an enormous inland sea essential to commerce, tourism, recreation, and travel.
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Introduction to Brazilian Popular Music
If you want to develop an appreciation of Brazilian Popular Music, don't be frightened off by the language difference. It’s easier than you think with this handy introductory guide to Brazilian pop music.
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Historic Architectural Treasures of Dwight, Illinois
The small town of Dwight, Illinois-- about 75 miles southwest of Chicago—has a number of priceless and fascinating architectural treasures.
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How to Avoid Boarding Chaos on Amtrak at Chicago Union Station
If you’re planning to take Amtrak from Chicago Union Station, read the following tips to make the boarding process less confusing, less stressful, and much more manageable.
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Architect of Disaster: Minoru Yamasaki
No other major architect in history has had so many prominent buildings fall to disaster as Minoru Yamasaki, the designer of the World Trade Center, the Pruitt-Igoe Public Housing Project, and several other ill-fated buildings.
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Second to Fly: Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazil’s Aviation Hero
Every American knows the Wright Brothers built the first heavier-than-air flying machine. But while the Wrights were perfecting their airplane, a diminutive Brazilian inventor in France was simultaneously developing his own flying machine— successfully flown before large, adoring crowds-- years...
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Chicago's Passenger Railroad Stations of the 20th Century
Chicago has been the passenger railroad hub of the nation since the Civil War. During the height of railroad travel from 1925 through 1969, Chicago had six major interstate passenger railroad stations.
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Chicago’s Chess Records Studios: An Amazing History
An unassuming former auto parts store in Chicago is a mecca and museum for blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll fans. This was where Chess Records began.
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Chicago’s Transportation Building—Former Headquarters of Eliot Ness and The Untouchables
A tall, slender, unassuming building in Chicago’s Printer’s Row neighborhood has a remarkable and little-known history. The Transportation Building at 600 S. Dearborn-- former headquarters for Eliot Ness and the Untouchables-- became an abandoned building sheltering homeless in the late 1970s...
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Looking Back at Loyola University’s 1963 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
The Loyola Ramblers were the first team in college basketball to ignore quotas limiting African American players.
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Chicago Architecture Tour: The Historic Hotels of Michigan Avenue (Part 2)
An architectural tour of Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue Hotels. Part Two includes the Hard Rock Chicago, InterContinental, Allerton, and Drake hotels.
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Chicago Architecture Tour: The Historic Hotels of South Michigan Avenue
An architectural tour of Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue Hotels. This article includes the Hilton Chicago, Blackstone, Congress, and Auditorium Building.
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No, Really! An Appreciation of the Artistic Legacy of Devo
The kitschy 1970s band Devo-- often dismissed as a gimmick or a one hit wonder-- has had a lasting and powerful impact on film, music video, and the visual arts. A new documentary examines their impressive legacy.
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50 Worst Songs of the '70s
Remembering the 50 worst songs of the 1970s, including annoying earworms like "(You’re) Having My Baby)" by Paul Anka, "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees, and "Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy.
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100 Years of Bloomington-Normal Railroad Stations
The Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area has a rich railroad history. See 100 years of railroad stations in the area in this photo collection.
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Star-Crossed: The Colorful History of the Chicago Coliseum
The star-crossed Chicago Coliseum had a rich and colorful history that rivals any arena in America. Read on for the full history of this iconic venue.
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The Ultimate 1969 Playlist
If you remember 1969-- or you want to help someone remember it-- this is the ultimate 1969 playlist. There are notes on the key songs, comments on how songs fit in the context of the artists’ careers and their subsequent legacy. If you’re looking to make a birthday or anniversary gift of songs...
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Chicago’s Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Terminal
Chicago's Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Terminal was an architectural masterpiece in a city noted for its brilliant buildings. It was unfortunately demolished in 1979.