A Very Daley Tour of Bridgeport
The Daleys liked to keep it in the family and in the neighborhood.
Custom Placements: City Life Lead
Revisiting What Has Disappeared
On his podcast, Vanished Chicagoland, Pete Kastanes records memories of businesses that have faded into history.
Bikes vs. Business
A hardware store’s closing in Logan Square brings to a head the rising tensions over protected bike lanes.
Youse Hear About Inclusive Language?
Once considered an unsophisticated term, “youse” may be one of the most gender-neutral ways to address others.
Want Great Lakes Water? Move Here.
The late Sam Kinison, the second-funniest comedian to come out of Illinois, launched his career with a riff about solving world hunger. “Stop sending them food,” Kinison whispered, then screamed, as was his shtick. “Don’t send them another bite. Send them U-Hauls. Send them a guy that says, ‘You know, we’ve been coming here giving … Read more
Fresh Snow Perspectives in Chicago
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
Riding Down the Most Dangerous Bikeway in Chicago
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