A born and raised Windy City girl, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates loves to show visitors and locals the multi-dimensional appeal of her town. She’s a writer who specializes in travel and arts topics for local and international media. Her book, Exploring Chicago Blues (History Press) is a guide to the Chicago blues scene as well as its history. Follow her adventures on her blog Farsighted Fly Girl and on Twitter and Instagram.
Step into Chicago’s storied history of the country’s first planned industrial community. The city’s first and only national park site will be honoring the Grand…
You haven’t gotten a real taste of Chicago’s diverse restaurant scene until you’ve explored the city’s neighborhoods. That’s where you’ll find an incredible array of…
Black History Month brings an annual spotlight to Black achievements, creativity, and history that too often get overlooked. With all the turmoil of 2020 and…
The holiday season in Chicago is always a special time, from the lights twinkling on the Christmas tree in Millennium Park to festive wreaths on…
Chicago is a city filled with an expansive art and design history. In a new exhibition titled Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, the internationally acclaimed fashion…
From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to High Fidelity and The Sting, Chicago has played host to an impressive range of classic movies. Last year, more…
The inaugural Black Fine Art Month kicks off in Chicago this October. The month, a global celebration of the Black art aesthetic and tradition, will…
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
This eclectic quality gives this neighborhood a small-town feel in the middle of a big, dynamic city.
Salsa, rumba, or waltz your way into spring during the seventh annual Chicago Dance Month. Through the entire month of April, an array of cultural…
You don’t have to visit a museum to experience Chicago history. There are details and stories of our city history hidden throughout Chicago – you…
Chicago flies its foodie flag proudly. Michelin-starred restaurants, food festivals and the James Beard Foundation Awards are as much a part of the city’s landscape…
Winter in Chicago is a magical time. The city is covered in holiday lights and glittering snow, making for a postcard-perfect scene everywhere you look.…
Noted for world renowned art collections, interactive exhibits and lots of informative fun, a visit to Chicago museums is an essential activity. But these landmark institutions…
Chicago boasts a musical legacy that few cities can challenge. This is the Midwest Mecca, where urban blues, gospel and house music were born.
The state of Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday this year, but you don't have to travel too far to explore the state's history.
Whether your idea of romance is fine dining or craft brews, there’s a Chicago neighborhood to match any Valentine’s Day vibe. Here’s how to feel…
There’s always something new happening in Chicago. It’s the Midwest’s “city that never sleeps”! As 2018 unfolds, take a look at some of what’s new, hot…
Founded by the black explorer Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, Chicago’s black history runs deep. You only have to delve into the creation of gospel and electrified blues, or…
From Feb. 8-18, Chicago theater lovers will kick the cold to the curb to enjoy exciting productions all over the city. Discount tickets, a broad spectrum…
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