Chicago Like a Local blog

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

Chicago is home to a melting pot of Asian cultures, from one of the oldest Chinese communities in the country to a vibrant mix of…

Chicago is home to a thriving Polish community that has been an integral part of our city’s culture for generations. The Polish population here is…

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…

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