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The History of Halloween

For Halloween, eATLAS is moving outside our regular deep dives into the stories of Chicago into the history of the holiday. For Halloween-themed adventures, take the Medieval Torture Museum’s “Are You Brave Enough” tour of the bloodiest spots in the Loop, check out our tour of the gravesites of the famous Chicagoans buried in Graceland […]

October 26, 2023

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Graceland Cemetery: Where Chicago Legends Are Buried

One of eATLAS’ newest adventures is The Deep Pockets of Graceland Cemetery, a 90-minute exploration of the gravesites of the famous Chicagoans buried on the grounds. The tour was created by Ronnie Frey of the popular Doorways of Chicago Instagram feed. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Walking through Graceland Cemetery is a lesson in Chicago history […]

October 19, 2023

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Get to Know the Chicago Girls Who Walk

eATLAS has partnered with Chicago Girls Who Walk in taking our scavenger hunt of the Museum Campus back in April. On Oct. 22 they’ll be taking our walking tour of Graceland Cemetery. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) On any given weekend, you may see scores of women strolling together on the streets or parks of the […]

October 12, 2023

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Are You Brave Enough to Visit the Medieval Torture Museum?

Since November 2021, Chicago residents and visitors have noticed an attraction in the Loop that seems a bit out of place on State St. amid local cultural institutions like the Chicago Theatre and Marshall Field & Co. building. The Medieval Torture Museum takes people out of the vibrancy of a modern metropolis and into some […]

August 11, 2023

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The Titan Walls Mural Festival Adds Even More Color to Chicago

From Aug. 7th-12th, West Town will be bursting with color thanks to the 5th annual Titan Walls Mural Festival. It’s presented by Muros, which defines itself as an “art activation agency” that partners with artists, brands, and businesses to create murals and street art. Muros is bringing together some of the top street artists from […]

August 4, 2023

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The History of Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza has become America’s top destination music festival, bringing nearly 400,000 people annually to Chicago’s Grant Park for a four-day weekend. And it all started as Jane’s Addiction’s farewell. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) In 1990, the band had gone double-platinum with their second album, Ritual de lo Habitual, but they were imploding due to frictions […]

July 28, 2023

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