Today in Chicago History: Fire destroys McCormick Place

1906: Marshall Field died in New York of pneumonia contracted during a winter game of golf. He’s buried in Graceland Cemetery ...

Chicago History Museum’s top leader out after nearly 5 years

The Lincoln Park museum announced Wednesday that CEO Donald E. Lassere is stepping down. The leadership change comes after ...
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The History Of Chicago's Public Housing In 'High-Risers'

Twenty-three high-rise towers on Chicago's North Side blotched by broken windows and bars over its terraces came to symbolize public housing for many Americans in the late 20th century. The ...
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20 old-school Chicago restaurants keeping the city's food history alive

The Walnut Room's long history makes it the oldest operating department store restaurant in the country, and it's the kind of place that's described as being nothing short of magical. It's still ...