Chicago Like a Local blog

Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Chicago’s first permanent settler, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, was a Black man from Haiti, who is now honored with a downtown bridge, an iconic…

The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…

Published on March 26, 2019 by Kelsey O'Connor

Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a…

Published on November 26, 2018 by Amy Bizzarri

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