Articles by

Jillian Atwood

The Pioneer: The Little Locomotive That Could

In October 1848, a small group of Chicagoans witnessed the Pioneer locomotive’s inaugural run as it pulled from the...

Discover Chicago’s Spookiest Spots to Visit this Halloween Season

Are you looking for quick spooky adventure...

John Kikulski and the Labor Movement

To mark Labor Day 2023, CHM editor Heidi Samuelson writes about Polish-born John Kikulski, a Chicago labor...

Pizza City Fest Burned Attendees Who Called It a Chicago Fyre

It’s become the talk of Chicago and beyond: For the second year in a...

Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago

Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the...

Northwest Side Italian Icon Ristorante Agostino Closes After Nearly 38 Years

After nearly 38 years of serving Italian classics to generations of patrons, many of...

2023 MLB Trade Deadline Looms After The Crosstown Classic

Not one month after franchises and fans...

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