John R. Schmidt

Recent stories by this author

80 Years Ago: 'What if...'

Feb. 15, 2013
A new President, a Chicago mayor, a man with a gun--and history is changed.

Why Jefferson Street isn't in the Loop

Feb. 14, 2013
His face is on  nickels and on Mount Rushmore. So why didn't Chicago give him a better street? 

Saving a New Deal mural

Feb. 12, 2013
 After more than 40 years, Park Ridge will again display a historic piece of public art.

The Most Dangerous Square Mile on Earth

Feb. 11, 2013
A visit to the "Bloody Maxwell" police district, where even the cops travel in pairs.

Honorary Streets or Real Streets?

Feb. 7, 2013
 Some thoughts on Chicago's honorary streets--and a look at some of the last "real" street re-names.

Paul Harvey Gets Busted

Feb. 6, 2013
The adventures of a young newsman--and how investigative journalism can go wrong.

Brighton Park, past and present

Feb. 5, 2013
For over 150 years, the Brighton Park community has been part of Chicago's Southwest Side.

Chicago's Rosemont Corridor

Feb. 4, 2013
You can find a little bit of Chicago in the strangest places--courtesy of a 1956 border war.

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