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  • Culture
The History of Indigenous People in Chicago

The Newberry Library’s newest exhibition, Indigenous Chicago, runs through Jan. 4th, 2025. eATLAS has partnered with the Newberry on Revolutionary Ride, a bike tour of political street art in Humboldt Park and Pilsen that is available in English and Spanish.  By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) The name “Chicago” is anglicized from an Algonquian word roughly pronounced […]

September 26, 2024

  • City
  • Culture
How Louis Sullivan Shaped Chicago’s Skyline

Louis Sullivan’s Charnley-Persky House is on our walking tour of Chicago’s Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods. You can also see Sullivan’s gravesite and two tombs he designed on our Deep Pockets of Graceland Cemetery adventure. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Of all the architects who created Chicago’s cityscape, perhaps none is as pivotal as Louis […]

September 19, 2024

  • Culture
Chicago’s History With TV Shows

Fans of The Bear can take our “Chaos Menu” Crawl, which stops at eight restaurants visited by Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) in Season Two as she works to develop the menu for the new restaurant. Film lovers can also check out our I Love the ‘80s Movies scavenger hunt to see locations used in some […]

September 12, 2024

  • Iconic Chicago
The History of Printers Row, the Publishing Capital of the Midwest

If you’re visiting the South Loop, take our Printers Row Landmark District adventure. It takes you to 12 stops that have contributed to the architectural and cultural history of the neighborhood. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Located in the South Loop, Printers’ Row has served as a microcosm for the triumphs and troubles that have defined […]

September 5, 2024

  • City
Maxwell Street: Chicago’s Original Market

If you’re going to Maxwell Street, either for the revived market or to visit the University of Illinois-Chicago Circle Campus, head to Pilsen and take our Frida & Friends: Food & Art walking tour of the neighborhood.  By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Originally running from the Chicago River to Blue Island Ave., Maxwell St. started appearing […]

August 29, 2024

A rooftop bar over a citiscape.
  • Activities
Chicago’s Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants

During Chicago’s summers, rooftops are popular destinations, offering people the opportunity to enjoy food and beverages while delivering spectacular views of the city’s natural and man-made wonders. Our list of the city’s best rooftop bars and restaurants includes those found downtown and in our neighborhoods. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Most of Chicago’s most beloved downtown […]

August 22, 2024

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