Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.

• Iconic Chicago

Iconic Chicago: Museum of Science and Industry

Our monthly series Iconic Chicago looks at some of the most famous locations in our city. We’ll explore the history of these places and why they have earned the love of residents and tourists alike. The latest installment of Iconic Chicago explores the history of the Museum of Science and Industry. Located in Jackson Park […]

October 10, 2022

• City

The history of Chicago’s Chinatown

Chinatown is one of the richest locations in Chicago. As similar towns in American cities it features oppression and eventually pride in its culture. Chinese migration to the United States began in 1848, landing in San Francisco at the start of the California Gold Rush. Within a few years, a crop failure in southern China […]

October 3, 2022

• Iconic Chicago

Iconic Chicago: Millennium Park – from the gritty past to the shiny future

Our monthly series Iconic Chicago looks at some of the most famous locations in our city. We’ll explore the history of these places and why they have earned the love of residents and tourists alike. The latest installment of Iconic Chicago explores the history of Millennium Park. Next time you visit the park, take our […]

September 14, 2022

• City

From goats to hipsters: the story of Bucktown

These days, Bucktown is one of the city’s hippest places to live, but for most of its history it has been a working-class neighborhood, populated mostly by communities of immigrants. Between Western Ave. and the North Branch of the Chicago River sits the triangle-shaped Bucktown. Although it’s generally mentioned in tandem with its sister neighborhood […]

September 7, 2022

• Activities

Your Guide to Chicago Festivals: September 2022

Every month during street festival season, eATLAS will provide a rundown of the many festivals taking place throughout Chicago every weekend. September’s collection takes advantage of the milder temperatures with many art festivals, ethnic celebrations, and even a few Oktoberfests. Check it all out below. Sept. 2-5 With a theme of “Back to culture. Back […]

September 1, 2022

• Iconic Chicago

Iconic Chicago: Buckingham Fountain – The Lyric of the Lake

Although the marquee of the Chicago Theatre and the Bean are arguably more famous symbols of the city, perhaps nothing represents the majesty of Chicago better than the Buckingham Fountain, located in the center of Grant Park. In recognition of the 95th anniversary of its dedication on Aug. 26, 1927, let’s look at its history. […]

August 30, 2022