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  • City
Discover Moline: City of Mills

On Aug. 9, Kirk Marske of Moline Centre will lead two walking tours based on his eATLAS Adventures that spotlight Moline’s history. At 11 a.m., you’ll explore 16 locations on River Drive (originally 3rd Ave.) starting at Skinner Block Courtyard (1520 River Dr.). He’ll follow it at 1 p.m. with a tour that starts at […]

August 7, 2025

  • Culture
Louis Armstrong in Chicago

In 1922, Louis Armstrong received a telegram from his friend and mentor, Joe “King” Oliver, to join his band in Chicago. It was the opportunity he’d been waiting for. From 1918-21, he’d been playing polite versions of the day’s hits on riverboats up and down the Mississippi River, and had stints with the Tuxedo Brass Band and Kid Ory in his hometown of New Orleans. His chops were honed and he’d become an excellent sight-reader of music, and he felt he was ready for the big time.

July 31, 2025

  • Activities
Where to Find Pub Trivia in Chicago

Those who’ve checked out eATLAS’ homepage recently may have noticed that we have a Chicago Pizza Quiz, with 10 questions devoted to the many varieties of pizza found in the city. If your appetite is sufficiently whetted for a battle of wits, pub trivia can be found all over town.

July 24, 2025

  • Activities
The Best Parks in Chicago to Have a Picnic

Although Chicago is a sprawling metropolis, its abundance of park space means there are plenty of places to have a picnic, even in its most crowded areas. While virtually all of the city’s parks can serve as a great place to spread a blanket out, eat, and enjoy a day in the sun, we’ve chosen these based on location and things for the kids to do. We’ve also chosen restaurants and markets within walking distance to get food.

July 17, 2025

  • City
How to Spend a Perfect Chicago Summer Vacation

The eATLAS app offers a variety of app-guided tours featuring the extraordinary art, architecture, food, history, and neighborhoods of Chicago, available on-demand at your convenience.  The blog post below details the more conventional options available to Chicago residents and visitors.

July 10, 2025

  • Iconic Chicago
Chicago’s Automotive History

In a way, the American automobile industry was born in Chicago. While in town for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, a 30-year-old Henry Ford saw Gottlieb Damiler’s gasoline-powered internal combustion engine on a carriage. He also visited the Union Stock Yards and saw its efficiency, with a different person responsible for each aspect of the butchering process.

July 3, 2025

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