In partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center, park historian Julia Bachrach highlights two major architectural themes in park history: the Museum of Scie
Health for All: 5 Articles on Promoting Diversity in COVID-19 Research
This blog post was researched and created in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Diversity in clinical research trials, such as the COVID-19 vaccine trials, is scientifically important. Testing medications on different people helps researchers develop drugs that will work well for everyone. This is also a way to learn about how side…
Exploring History Through Chicago’s Earliest Cemeteries
Does lounging in a cemetery seem a bit morbid? It wasn’t always thought of that way. In the early 1800s, cemeteries were more akin to how we think of public parks.
If You Liked Mexican Gothic
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia has themes of horror, mystery and thriller all in one package, which is a perfect combination in my opinion. The setting of Mexican Gothic is a place that I will not soon forget: High Place, a remote hilltop estate in the Mexican countryside, a manor that is rumored to make…
Neighborhood Landmarks: Chicago’s Historical Gems
When people think of Chicago landmarks, they often think of Willis Tower, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. But what about landmarks in the neighborhoods?
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Famous Chicagoans?
Think you know everything about famous Chicagoans in history? Test your knowledge and learn more with this quiz from bloggers Allyson, Betsy, Chloe, Felicia, Johanna, Michelle, Sarah and Sarah D…
Look Up! 5 Articles on Backyard Birdwatching
Lucky for us Chicagoans, spring is a wonderful time to observe birds returning to the Midwest after being away all winter. With these resources, you don't have to be an expert to start identifying birds in your own backyard. Remember, every birder has to start somewhere! Here are some articles to help you get started…
Bicycle Movies for a Colder Spring
Springtime is just around the corner. One of my favorite parts about warmer weather is hopping on my bike and riding around Jackson Park lagoon and on The 606 trail. Until it gets a little nicer, I will be indoors watching these movies that prominently feature bicycles. Belleville rendez-vous (or The Triplets of Belleville) is…
Celebrating Chicago-Owned Small Businesses
This holiday season, give thanks to your community by buying locally. Small Business Saturday takes place every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
We Are: Self-Portraits as Artistic Exploration
How do you see yourself? How do your express yourself? Students from the Southside Occupational High School, a transition center for students with disabilities between 16 and 22 years old, addressed these questions through their art, creating a series self-portraits using a printmaking process. The result was We Are… Artwork by Students from Southside Occupational…
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