As one of the world’s culinary centers, Chicago is home to a large variety of tastes, flavors, and dining options of different cultures. One of the best ways to experience Chicago is to join a guided tour telling you all about the city’s history, architecture, and taking you to taste the best food only locals Read more…
Nature and Parks in Chicago
One of the biggest prides of Chicago is its vast green open spaces: over 580 public parks (and still growing), 29 beaches in 26 miles of shoreline, a River-walk and 303 miles of bike lanes, all of this fit well with Chicago’s dedication to sports. Lincoln Park Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. The largest park of Read more…
Absorb Art in Chicago
Art is everywhere is Chicago, and one can enjoy many outdoor exhibitions, in the streets, squares and parks as well as visit in the great and diverse art museums and galleries spread all over the city. Arts in the Parks Millennium Park Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. The Millennium Park is a home to several art Read more…
Museums in Chicago
Heritage and History Museums There are lots of museums about the history of the city from different points of view. Here are some of the most recommended ones: The DuSable Museum of African American History 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637. Dedicated to present and preserve African- American history and achievements. It’s vast and Read more…
Chicago Annual Events
As a cultural hub, Chicago is home to more than 74 music festivals, 40 film festivals, 200 dance companies, more than 200 theaters, a big hip-hop scene, and locally grown music styles such as gospel, electric blues, house, juke, footwork, and drill. It is worth to plan a trip to Chicago according to the city’s Read more…
Chicago as Inspiration
In the recent entertainment history, Chicago is most recognized as the base of the most popular American daytime talk show – The Oprah Winfrey Show – which aired for 25 years from Harpo studios in Chicago, starring one of the city’s most famous residents, Oprah Winfrey, who said: “I set foot in this city, and Read more…
Important Events and Dates Related to Women in Chicago
As a major city of diverse population and commercial hub, Chicago had its share of social activism, expressed in protests, marches, campaigns and parades. As early as 1910, “Goddess of Anarchy” Lucy Parsons led anti-Capitalist mass demonstrations of homeless and unemployed people in Chicago – an unusual action at a time for a non-white woman. Read more…
Women in Politics in Illinois State
In 1913, Illinois became the first state east of the Mississippi, where women could vote for presidential electors and mayor. That historic decision excluded the right to vote for governor, state representatives or members of Congress. Until today, Illinois never had a female Governor. In the first election cycle, 3 years after the 19th amendment Read more…
Commemoration of Women’s Contribution in the Public Sphere of Chicago
While walking the impressive streets of the city, one might receive an immediate masculine image of Chicago – with its high-rise, skyscrapers, gangsters history, and its sport teams. Thus, although the city is rich with women’s contribution, and its history was shaped and influenced by remarkable women, as does its present, it is poorly reflected Read more…
10 Must See & Do in Chicago
1. Discover Chicago Architecture Called “The cornerstone of modern architecture”, Chicago is famous for its uniquely American architectural style. “The Loop”, is the area encircled by the elevated ‘L’ train tracks, has the largest area of interesting skyscrapers. You can either stroll the streets or take a boat tour. Follow WWP Chicago highlights itinerary for Read more…
