History of State Street: How It Remained a Great Street
5 MIN READ - State Street is Chicago’s iconic retail corridor, with such anchors as Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields), Block 37, Target, and more. The Red Line – Chicago’s most-ridden…
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Bertha Palmer’s Chocolate Brownie: The Hidden Gem of Chicago
2 MIN READ - Food helps define a place, which is why deep dish pizza, hotdogs, and popcorn come to mind when you think of Chicago. Surprisingly, only some locals…
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Then and Now: A Brief History of the Chicago ‘L’
3 MIN READ - Ever wonder what your commute would be like if you took a different rail line? Venture outside your daily commute and virtually "ride the rails" with the CTA. While…
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How one statue changed public art in the Loop forever
The Chicago Picasso in Daley Plaza may be the strangest of the Loop’s many artistic landmarks. Over 50 years ago, on May 25, 1967, ground was being broken on the iconic Loop fixture,…
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Chicago Loop: Home of Movable Bridges
4 MIN READ - When you’re in downtown Chicago, it’s easy to look up and get lost in the stunning architecture, glittering Theatre District lights, and iconic public art. We…
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History of Chicago Loop’s Christkindlmarket
Christkindlmarket brings a century-old tradition to Chicago’s holiday spirit.
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12 Fun Facts about Millennium Park
What once began as a railroad and parking lot is now one of the most iconic places in the city of Chicago: Millennium Park. It has been 12 years since Millennium…
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"Sweet Home Chicago" - Celebrating Chicago's Candy History
It's no secret that Chicagoans have a sweet tooth; it's in our history. Chicago has been the “candy capital of the world” since the late 1800s. Tootsie Rolls, Brach’s, Frango,…
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Then and Now: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
With a record number of tourists coming to Chicago last year, the Loop has become a magnet for hoteliers wishing to capitalize on this growth. Six months into the year, we've…
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From Rail Yard to Chicago's Front Yard: Millennium Park
I’ve written about Millennium Park in a few different contexts already, but this time – in celebration of the Park's tenth anniversary today – let’s talk Chicago history.
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