L Stop Chicago History Blog

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....

Graceland Cemetery is the final resting spot for some of Chicago’s best known citizens....

As the railway capital of the U.S., Chicago is fortunate to be located within a few hours’ drive of several of the nation’s best train museums...