L Stop Chicago History Blog

A quick guide to restaurants, bars and things to do in The Loop....

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

The holidays are all about tradition. If Chicago is your home, there are more holiday "traditions" here than just about anywhere else. ...

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....