My work is often inspired by what I observe when walking or cycling through a city — very often by bike, as I am Dutch. My background is also in urban design, so I like to feature Chicago’s beautiful architecture, characteristic neighborhoods, iconic skyline — and how people use their city. Chicago winters are much … Read more
Milwaukee Avenue is, according to the city’s Department of Transportation, “Chicago’s busiest bikeway” — on a typical day, 2,736 cyclists pedal past the intersection with Elston Avenue. As a diagonal street, it offers a quick route into downtown, and it passes through the city’s most progressive neighborhoods — Avondale, Logan Square, Wicker Park — which … Read more
How one little island in the North Atlantic came to play such a big role in a Midwestern city’s culture.
Get your steps in at the Ford City Mall — where there’s not a whole lot going on these days.
The player’s exit from the Blackhawks lineup marks the end of an era for the city — and closes an important chapter of one of his biggest fans.
Start at the lake and head west on Belmont Avenue — you’ll travel back through time.
Remember their names. These rising stars in the arts, sports, politics, and more are bound for big things in Chicago — and beyond.
