“We Believe” signs have popped up on cars, on lawns and in windows around the Chicago area. They are symbols of extremism and hypocrisy designed to push Liberal agenda points through shaming. How could you not support black people, they ask. You must be RACIST! But SCIENCE says we are correct, they say. How can … Continue reading Liberal “We Believe” Signs Translated
Many people living on Greeleaf Avenue in Wilmette today likely have no idea trains once ran through the center of the street. Until 1955 the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad used Greenleaf to get from Downtown Wilmette to a connection with the CTA at Linden Avenue. It used the CTA to reach Downtown Chicago. … Continue reading Trains Once Ran in the Streets of Wilmette
Traveling from the North Side near the lake to the West Side or vice versa? One route is best: Lower Wacker Drive. Older Chicago residents doubtless know this avenue, made famous by the chase scene from the movie, “Blues Brothers.” Newer Chicago residents might not. Here are directions: Traveling south on Lake Shore Drive get … Continue reading Learn the Route through Lower Wacker Drive
Kemper Insurance has a big sign on the building at 1 E. Wacker Drive. So what is the difference between that and Trump Tower? Chicago politicians do not like Trump. Northwest Side Alderman Gilbert Villegas, 36th, proposed an ordinance that would ban “any person convicted of treason, sedition or subversive actions from doing business with … Continue reading Trump’s Name Should Stay on Trump Tower
Lately everything involved with history related to white people seems to be turned into a false narrative of imperialism. The Mayor loves to get on Twitter and talk about “systemic racism.” So it was a pleasant surprise to see the Chicago River turn green right on schedule this year. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. © 2021 … Continue reading River Turns Green for St. Patrick’s
Chicago’s personality is made up of many features. One of them is our hot dogs. And unlike many other things, a Chicago-style hot dog is the same on the South Side as it is on the North or the West. What makes a hot dog Chicago-style? This is the classic recipe: poppy seed bun hot … Continue reading What Makes a Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Those who have lived in Chicago for some time are doubtless aware that the skyline has gotten much bigger. But this photograph from 1955 reveals how drastic the change has been. If you look closely many of these buildings will be familiar. But they are dwarfed today by newer construction. The skyscraper nearest the photographer … Continue reading The Skyline in 1955
The Italian Village, which proclaims itself Chicago’s oldest Italian restaurant, has reopened for dine in service. A third generation family-owned business operating since 1927, it has managed to stay open during these difficult times where other eateries have closed down. It was refreshing on a recent visit to enjoy their meat lasagna in the ambiance … Continue reading Italian Village Now Open for Dine In
Central Camera, one of Chicago’s oldest retailers, is open once again. Operating since 1899, it was set on fire by criminals during one of the many George Floyd incidents last year. They are temporarily operating out of a store front next to their normal space while renovations take place. Operating hours are currently abbreviated: Monday, … Continue reading Central Camera Reopening in Stages
The idea of defunding the police has not gained as much traction around Chicago as it has in other places. But the movement exists. On February 18th Crain’s Chicago Business ran an article entitled, “City Council’s socialists see themselves as an antidote to the status quo.” It describes their agenda. Among other things, they want … Continue reading Socialist Aldermen Want to Defund the Police