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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…

Published on February 28, 2013 by Amanda Scotese

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…

Published on February 26, 2013 by Tab Bamford

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…

Published on February 13, 2013 by Tab Bamford