My Favorite Fall Destinations in Chicago
As the weather improves and the trees start to change color, there are some lovely spots to visit in the city. My top recommendations include:
An Author Finds Connection Between Wrigley Field and the Ancient Greeks
When Christian Sheppard was studying to procure a Doctor of Philosophy (best known as a Ph.D.) in religion at the University of Chicago, he was pushing his new-born daughter…
Megalopolis
Chicago-based photographer Yuichi “Eugene” Idaka (1914-2012) was born in Seattle to immigrants from Japan, and spent his childhood between the U.S. and Japan. In 1928…
Dominic Pacyga on Chicago’s Political Machines
“Politics is Chicago’s favorite sport and we are very good at it. Ours was the last machine to develop but lasted the longest.”—Dominic Pacyga, author of…
History of The Hawthorne Works Complex
If you ever drove around by Cicero Ave. and Cermak Rd. in Cicero, you might have noticed an old building peeking around by the corner. A remnant that was once considered a…
Coyote vs. Acme Review: A Well-Done Romp in Spite of All Odds
Coyote vs. Acme, released on August 28th, 2026, is an animated/live action comedy film directed by Dave Green, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery and distributed by Ketchup…