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LATEST BLOG POSTS
- Food
Chicago Is the Home of Caramel Popcorn!
In celebration of National Caramel Popcorn Day on April 6, eATLAS presents the histories of two iconic Chicago-based caramel popcorn makers: Cracker Jack and Garrett Popcorn. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Of all the products introduced at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition—including Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit, Cream of Wheat, Pabst Blue Ribbon, the brownie — perhaps none […]
April 5, 2023
- Culture
Meet Bertha Palmer, the “Queen of Chicago Society”
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature Bertha Palmer, one of the most accomplished American women of her day. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Behind the pollution-filled air and chaotic streets of 19th century Chicago was wealth and elegance. And it was exemplified by Bertha Palmer. She was born Bertha Matilde Honoré on […]
March 30, 2023
- Culture
Meet Jane Byrne, Chicago’s First Female Mayor
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature Jane Byrne, who served as Chicago’s 50th mayor from 1979-1983. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) From 1837 until 1979, 49 men had served as the mayor of Chicago. Then came Jane Byrne, who broke through the glass ceiling that led her to the fifth floor of […]
March 23, 2023
- Celebration
Chicago Gets a Second St. Patrick’s Day in 2023!
What’s more fun than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago? Being able to celebrate it twice! By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) The Chicago area has traditionally held its parades on the Saturday before March 17th, which, in 2023, was March 11th. That means that St. Patrick’s Day proper falls on a Friday, giving Chicagoans who don’t […]
March 16, 2023
- Culture
Meet Jane Addams, a Pioneer for Social Change
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature Jane Addams, who founded Hull-House and became a noted advocate for peace, social reform, and women’s suffrage. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Chicago’s rapid growth from a swampy Midwestern outpost into a major global city could not have been possible without the vast number of immigrants […]
March 9, 2023
- Culture
Meet Muddy Waters: King of the Chicago Blues
In support of Black History Month, we’re pleased to feature Muddy Waters, one of the greatest blues musicians ever to come out of Chicago, and an important figure in the development of rock n’ roll. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) During the Great Migration, Black blues musicians who moved to Chicago had to adjust to their […]
February 27, 2023