L Stop Chicago History Blog

Navy Pier is one of the city's best examples of adaptive reuse, and has had many uses over the decades....

Chicago's official municipal flag is wildly popular. Learn about the meaning behind the symbols and colors....

Looking for a place to get you in the holiday mood?  We've put together a list of ten Chicago places that are sure to raise your holiday spirits....

Chicago is a great walking city — even if you're walking underground.  ...

Some of Chicago's nicknames are well-known, some are descriptive, some are clever, and some are not well-liked or even used by locals....

Before Amazon, before smart phones and before the internet, Chicago residents shopped at Loop department stores....