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Winners for Good Times Photo Contest

posted January 24th. The judges have decided! We offered a Photo Contest to celebrate our new “Good Times Historic Bar Tour,” a walking tour which takes place 95% indoors and shares hidden history around the Mag Mile area. Judges were Wendy Bright, who … Continue reading →

Exploring the Archives (Part 1)

posted January 9th. Have you ever been to the Harold Washington Public Library? It’s that giant building on the corner of State and Van Buren. Like most Chicagoans, I have been to this particular library to see an author or to read, and … Continue reading →

Chicago Yesterday and Today: A Photographic Juxtaposition

posted January 2nd. Two icons of Chicago architecture converge in the photo exhibit “Chicago Then and Now: A Story By Lee Bey.” Chicago architecture expert Lee Bey shares his vision of the city within the walls of the historic Water Tower.  The exhibit … Continue reading →