America at 250: Exploring surprising pieces of Chicago history

Thought you knew everything about Chicago? So did we, but wait until you see what new things we learned thanks to the help of ...

Today in Chicago History: ‘May Day’ born after workers take to the streets to demand an 8-hour workday

Illinois quickly passed an eight-hour workday law, which went into effect on this date. Workers thought the vague language of ...
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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 ...
CBS News

UChicago students use historic maps, state-of-the-art technology to bring Chicago neighborhood history to life

The histories of some pieces of land in Chicago are well-known. The Thompson Center in the Loop stands on the former site of the Sherman House Hotel. The Chicago Police Belmont Area Headquarters and ...
WBEZ

A new book tells the story of Chicago’s restaurants and how the city’s tastemakers shaped the dining scene

As books about Chicago’s restaurant community go, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining” by Michael Gebert is a heavyweight — literally. Close to five years in the making, the book ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago came under martial law after the Great Fire. Did it help?

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

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