L Stop Chicago History Blog

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...

It’s December in Chicago and it’s time to celebrate. Not Christmas, it’s time for the annual First Ward Ball — the most raucous, hedonistic, booze-soaked party...

Garfield Park Conservatory is a tropical resort that you can escape to whenever the winter weather in Chicago turns nasty....

Through the years there have been a number of innovative candy manufacturers that have called Chicago “sweet home.” ...

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is just around the corner and the Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen is one of the best spots to commemorate it....