Farewell My Favorite Snow Ice
November 1 marks a very important time in every Chicagoan’s year. It’s the day that the city turns on the heat lamps on the CTA platform. If any of you have ever ridden an elevated train during the winter, you know that the wait can get very cold. And huddling next to another shivering city…
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Immigration Stories
Earlier this week, I went to a really interesting seminar on the history of Irish and Chinese/Taiwanese immigration in Chicago. I never knew there were so many similarities between the two stories. The guests got to share their perspectives on immigration. At one point, we went around the room talking about photographs that resonated with…
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Summer Festivals in Chicago
Chicago has a (well-deserved) reputation for having incredibly brutal winters. But when the summer sun comes out, so does everyone who lives here. People head out to the beaches in droves, and there are countless summer festivals in just about every single neighborhood. Yesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a huge Chinatown neighborhood festival. Walking down…
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