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Architecture & history

A guide to Chicago’s art deco architecture

Art Deco is an architectural style that’s all about streamlined surfaces, linear and geometric shapes, symmetry — and a dose of glamour. The Art Deco era came…

Architecture & history

A visitor’s guide to navigating the Chicago Pedway System

When we venture downtown, with the snow of winter or the humidity of summer, the Chicago Pedway System comes in handy. This mostly underground system…

Sports & recreation

Homegrown talent: Chicago’s all-time greatest basketball players

Chicago has an incredibly rich history on the hardwood. For generations, the ball played in high school gyms around this city has been as good…

Sports & recreation

10 things you didn’t know about the history of Soldier Field

From world famous performances to thrilling sports events, here are 10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the incredible history of Soldier Field. 1. The…