Learn more about Chicago and Illinois history.
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The Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago is rich in natural beauty, intellectuals, and must-see cultural gems. Now, it also gets billing as home to
the President of the United States Barack Obama. Learn more about this popular south side neighborhood and get great tips for planning your visit.
The University of Chicago is one of the premiere educational institutions in the country, and boasts more than 80 Nobel Prize winners among its faculty, researchers, and students. It's also a lovely and historic Gothic campus, which is always worthy of a stroll. Find tips to get the most out of your visit. All of the choices on this list are generally open to the public.
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See hundreds of Chicago pictures and photo galleries with these photos of Chicago people, Chicago events, Chicago places, and more.
Read a brief history of the famous Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic that has been taking place on Chicago's south side for more than 80 years.
On an icy, February day in Springfield, Illinois, Barack Obama launched his bid for President with these words:
See photos and learn the exact location of the Chicago Virgin Mary image located in a viaduct. (These photos are of the vandalized Virgin Mary with a blue devil painted on top of it.)
The Hull-House Museum is a Chicago Landmark and commemorates the work and life of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jane Addams.
Learn more about the Old State Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois. It is a National Historic Landmark.
The University of Chicago released an official statement on the role Barack Obama played at their law school. Read the full text here.
Read the Adler Planetarium's statement in response to the October 7, 2008 Presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Pictures of the rally where U.S. Senator and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (D-IL) named U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) his vice presidential running mate.
So many of the city's highlights are located in Lincoln Park that it is hard to recommend just ten, but this list will get you headed in the right direction.
Take a photo tour of Henry B. Clarke's house, which is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue. It's considered the city's oldest surviving building.
Take a photo tour of one of Chicago's thriving north side neighborhoods.
See pictures of Chicago's Chinatown and its unique and historic architecture. It's the largest Chinatown in the Midwest and home to more than 8000 residents.
This site, maintained by the Chicago History Museum, the Newberry Library, and Northwestern University, is a seemingly bottomless and searchable resource of Chicago information, facts, figures, photos, and history.
A database of Chicago crimes searchable by street name, ward, zip code, crime type, date, police district, city map, and more. This site is a non-profit effort that has received numerous journalism awards, and it is NOT affiliated with the Chicago Police Department.
An online photo tour of some of Chicago's most notorious people and phenomenal events created by the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Al Capone, the Great Chicago Fire, Fort Dearborn, the Pullman Era, both World's Fairs, and the Black Sox.
Chicago's institution dedicated to preserving and exploring Chicago's history. Find hours, exhibits, classes, kids' activities, and more.
A one-stop site for your community map needs from the City of Chicago's web site. Download maps for each neighborhood or for the entire city.
The City of Chicago's official neighborhood tours program. Find schedules, routes, download a brochure, or review a neighborhood map.
The city of Chicago's listings of events, facts, figures, and resources for exploring Chicago's history.
Biographical information about the history of prominent women in Chicago created by the Chicago Public Library.
Download an online audio tour of Chicago's blues history narrated by Buddy Guy and created by the City of Chicago.
A timeline of the history of the CSO and Orchestra Hall created by the CSO. Begins in 1890 and continues up to 2000.
