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“The Odyssey was not just a voyage, it was a trial revealing courage, resilience and hope as well as a celebration of all the heroes,” Pauline Chow, co-chair of the…

About the Town in November

About the Town in November

By Philip Vidal

I just returned from a terrific vacation in Munich, Bordeaux and Dublin, yet thought several times while away that “there’s no place like home.” Chicago is ‘home,’ and has so much…

Neil Harris: Bringing Chicago’s Jazz Age to Life

Neil Harris: Bringing Chicago’s Jazz Age to Life

By Judy Carmack Bross

While browsing the stacks of the Regenstein Library at the University of Chicago 30 years ago, noted cultural historian Neil Harris came across a series of hefty volumes whose…

Grand Marquise

Grand Marquise

By Sigalit Zetouni

During 1954, São Paulo, Brazil, celebrated four centuries of the city’s establishment. In conjunction “Parque Ibirapuera” was inaugurated, and notably the origin…

Lost in the Right Direction

Lost in the Right Direction

By Ethan Cotton

Long before modern road signs, map apps, or paved interstates crisscrossed North America, indigenous peoples utilized an intricate network of pathways to navigate the landscape.…

This Date in History

This Date in History

By Scott Holleran

This Date in History examines individuals who are vital in Chicago history. From Big Chicago Labor’s “lady slugger” to the professor who challenged…

Jefferson Park Dinner-Theater Prepares for Holiday Events

Jefferson Park Dinner-Theater Prepares for Holiday Events

By Drake Boehm

As the holidays approach, Vito's Vault is an enjoyable place to visit for a night out.