Celebrate Barack Obama Day At These Presidential Locations
August 4th, 2018 is the first inaugural Barack Obama Day here in Illinois. This new state holiday celebrates President Obama and his time in office. POTUS 44 rose to prominence and began his political career here in Chicago, of course. As only the fourth Illinoisan to become President, he will always have a special place […]
The Spirit of Valentine’s Day with Crazed Love Competitions
Let’s take a look back at Valentine’s Day history in Chicago. For decades, couples risked everything from arrest to their lives in order to compete for a little loving notoriety. Even love and dance in Chicago can have a taste of scandal in Chicago history… Record-Breaking Ridiculousness In the early 20th century stupendous human stunts and record breaking […]
A Global Hub: the History of Chicago Transportation
A week ago, countless locals and visitors passed through Chicago during their Thanksgiving travels. According to a recent article, nearly a million people had a seat booked at O’Hare during the week of Thanksgiving. Whether they knew it or not, as they stood in line or waited for lift-off, those passengers were part of the […]
Weird New Year’s Eve in Chicago
So many things to do on New Year’s Eve tonight: schmancy parties, prix-fixe menus, and special concerts. Ringing in the new year in Chicago has so many options, and of course many Chicagoans choose to avoid the craziness and just stay home. Archival New Year’s Eve The video below was shot live for Chicago’s WTTW […]
What To Do in Chicago at Christmas
Chicago at Christmas has a magical atmosphere with the holiday lights and people bustling by on the sidewalks. There is no lack of fun holiday events and activities that are great for family visiting from out of town. Here are a few ideas of things to do from Christmas through the end of December. The […]
Part Zwei (2) of Christkindlmarket: Tips for a Visit
We’d like to share a few tips to make the most out of your visit for shopping, food, and drinks at the Christkindlmarket. While the size of the Christkindlmarket is by no means intimidating, it’s easy to overlook some of the market’s most authentic offerings. Of course, you can let us lead you through Christkindlmarket […]