What is often forgotten about Chicago is its humble origin story. One of the world’s great cities emerged from the wild prairie of Illinois as Fort Dearborn was established in 1808, and the city later built around it. At the time, wildlife not only populated the area, but was drawn to it in great thanks […]
Running through the Windy City, the Chicago River is a major connector to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. The river is historically known as a famed engineering success. For sanitation reasons, in 1900, engineers reversed its flow. The river has played a vital role in the city’s history and development, as a link between nature, […]
From sipping a green cocktail to picking up some seriously healthy home inspiration, here are five easy ways to go green around Chicago. See Green On Saturday, March 17, nearly half a million townies and tourists will gather around the Chicago River between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive to watch as members of the Chicago Journeymen […]
