A moment’s madness, or murder? 1876 debate on religion in Chicago schools took a deadly turn
The murder trial of Alexander Sullivan became one of the era’s most-talked-about cases, sparking arguments over guns, justice and religion.
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The Gospel Legend Who Spurred on MLK’s ‘Dream’ Speech
Mahalia Jackson was a pioneer in both music and civil rights. Here’s what we learned from a new biography.
What We Lose When the Chicago Branch of the National Archives Closes
At a time when dubious information runs rampant, we need more — not less — access to our history.
Chicago’s top real estate agents
To see Chicago’s top real estate teams, click here. Related: Pro tips for buying and selling a home Agent Company Sales (in millions of $) 1 Jena Radnay @properties Christie’s...
Chicago’s top real estate teams
To see Chicago’s top real estate agents, click here. Related: Pro tips for buying and selling a home Team Company Sales (in millions of $) 1 Dawn McKenna Group Coldwell...
Jena Radnay’s Big Year
Thanks to a red-hot North Shore market, the @properties Christie’s associate tops our latest rankings of real estate agents.
Vintage Tribune: The Aragon Ballroom once lived up to its name, enchanting dancers with music from the ‘Waltz King’
The Aragon Ballroom, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for romance.
Chicago ordinance once forced female swimmers into cumbersome ‘bathing dresses’
By 1911, critics were complaining about rowdy behavior and “scantily clad bathers” at Chicago beaches.
Making the Marx Brothers: Groucho, Harpo and the rest honed their shtick on local vaudeville stages
The Marx brothers were born in New York, but Chicago was the true birthplace of the act called the Marx Brothers, one of the world’s funniest.
Brick City
Here’s what we learned from a new book on Chicago’s checkered history with the ubiquitous building blocks.