L Stop Chicago History Blog

Chicago has become world renowned for its architectural achievements and, of course, its vast array of skyscrapers...

Could there ever be two better-timed national "appreciation" weeks? Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 4 and and National Nurses Week starts on May 6....

From innovative legislation to bold new ideas, Chicago has always done things its own way — right or wrong....

We have prepared a street name pronunciation guide to assist you in your travels throughout the metropolitan area....

Several decades ago, in a small terra cotta structure on S. Michigan Ave., a recording studio helped propel a Chicago record label into fame....

Fishermen from all over the Midwest came to Chicago to spend an evening or two on the lakefront capturing the much sought-after fish....