Wells Street Bridge construction then and now

Mar. 11, 2013
When the city replaced the Wells Street Bridge in 1922, “L” service was suspended for just three days. How’d they manage that? 

Chicago gangster's funeral draws thousands

Mar. 11, 2013
Chicago gives a gaudy good-bye to a Gage Park gangster.

Norwood Park, past and present

Mar. 7, 2013
A visit to one of Chicago's pioneer railroad communities, the home of the city's oldest building.

Oak Park's Continental Divide

Mar. 5, 2013
A lesson in practical geography, courtesy of a Chicago suburb.

Chicago's first mayor

Mar. 4, 2013
For Chicago's birthday, a look at the man the voters of 1837 put in charge.

Finding your way in Chicago's present

Mar. 1, 2013
How well did you find your way around 1976 Chicago? We reveal yesterday's mystery location.

Finding your way in Chicago's past

Feb. 28, 2013
Think you know the location of this 1976 photo? It's within three miles of State and Madison.

How Chicago Snow removal worked in 1907

Feb. 27, 2013
Clearing streets after a blizzard the 'Chicago Way' in 1907.

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