One of the odder pieces of public art in Chicago are the Crown Fountain, located smack in the middle of downtown and an anchor point of Millennium Park. Two giant square columns, built of what looks like glass bricks, face … Continue reading →
I’m puzzled by all the vitriol in the media, particularly social media, right now that’s gotten conflated with the election. I don’t want to drag us off into the weeds talking politics, because this blog is about entertainment, but I … Continue reading →
One of the things I love about Chicago is the opportunity to study pretty much anything I want. Four of the top twenty-five universities are here: DePaul, Loyola, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago. Top-tier state schools, the University of … Continue reading →
Sorry that today’s post is late; I have a cold and have spent most of the weekend sleeping. If you live in Chicago, or are here for an extended visit, you are more than likely going to encounter the elevated … Continue reading →
At one time the tallest building in the world, the Sears Willis Tower is the tallest building in a city of tall buildings. Finished in 1973, it’s actually separate buildings built together like a handful of drinking straws. They don’t tell … Continue reading →
According to the Chicago Tribune, “What was once the convergence of two Native American trails is now known as Rogers Avenue and Ridge Boulevard in the neighborhood. Various regional tribes often settled in Rogers Park. This neighborhood’s rich history is … Continue reading →
See how I did that? There’s a “Q” in aQuarium, right? So it’s a Q word. So there. But really, I have an ulterior motive: one of my favorite parts about Chicago is its museums. And the Shedd Aquarium is … Continue reading →
Polish is the third most common language spoken in Chicago, behind English and Spanish, and it is said that there are more Polish people here than in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. I’m not sure about that last fact, … Continue reading →
I know Oprah Winfrey elicits strong opinions, positive or negative, and I’m not here to try and sway your opinion one way or another. Her television empire, Harpo Studios, has had its offices here in Chicago for years and one … Continue reading →
Wait, is that not what I meant? Nope! I meant Navy Pier, Chicago, baby! What is Navy Pier, you ask? Well, it’s not where the Navy lands, that’s for sure. The base is north of the city in North Chicago, which … Continue reading →