John R. Schmidt

Recent stories by this author

Cook County Hospital makes history

Mar. 15, 2013
On Chicago's West Side, a physician scores a major breakthrough in medical science.

Loyola makes basketball history, part two

Mar. 14, 2013
A Cinderella season concludes with "the greatest comeback in basketball history."

Loyola makes basketball history, part one

Mar. 13, 2013
March Madness 1963--Fifty years ago, a scrappy local basketball team fought its way to the NCAA Tournament. 

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.

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