Tag: Chicago

AROUND THE ‘HOOD

CWWC: Any Which Way in Your Neighbourhood It is easy to get around the neighborhood when you have lived there all your life. Many streets are familiar. It's hard (not impossible) to get lost. Sometimes, however, the weather keeps you right where you are. Irving Park Road Before the parade passes by Ecuadorian Parade Street … Continue reading AROUND THE ‘HOOD

Harry Dresden’s Magical Chicago

Editor's note: What caught my attention in this "throwback" review of the series by Marilyn was that Chicago has a wizard. Who knew? - RJP I was feeling a bit forlorn after I completed Mike Carey‘s Felix Castor series until Harry Dresden tapped me on the shoulder and invited me into the world created for him by author Jim … Continue reading Harry Dresden’s Magical Chicago

WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL?

What if you could travel anywhere? by Rich Paschall If you could go anywhere at all, where would you go? Where would your sense of adventure lead you?  Would it be around the world or around town? Perhaps for you, it would have to be domestic. You could go to St. Louis and see the … Continue reading WHERE WOULD YOU TRAVEL?

THE AUDITORIUM THEATER

Chicago Edition, by Rich Paschall When I was young, Chicago had many grand theaters and movie palaces. It was great to see a feature film or a play in a theater that held thousands of patrons. The size and grandeur of these places were always a sight to behold. Many of them are gone now. … Continue reading THE AUDITORIUM THEATER

TERROR IN AMERICA

Trump Stormtroopers by Rich Paschall It is no secret that the orange dictator hates certain US cities. He has hated Portland, Oregon, since his first administration. There were Black Lives Matter protests following the George Floyd murder. Those protests and riots concerned racial injustice and the need for police reform. It is alleged that the … Continue reading TERROR IN AMERICA

ATTACK ON AMERICA

Chicago Edition by Rich Paschall It is troublesome for us to say that certain American cities are under attack ordered by the Orange Leader, but that is what has happened to Washington D.C., Portland, Oregon, and now Chicago. The leader prefers certain cities in red states. He does not wish to bring the country together … Continue reading ATTACK ON AMERICA

SWEET HOME, CHICAGO

My Favorite Songs About Chicago by Rich Paschall If you do an internet search for songs about Chicago, you will find an amazing amount of works on the topic. In fact, you may discover a large number of songs simply titled "Chicago." I confess I did not know many of those. Some songs get lost … Continue reading SWEET HOME, CHICAGO

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Chicago Edition by RIch Paschall There is a rich heritage of Hispanic neighborhoods in Chicago. The diverse backgrounds contribute to the city's cherished culture. We are blessed to have neighbors from many countries and traditions. In addition to Mexican restaurants, we are walking distance from an excellent Colombian restaurant. The hungry roomie has also made … Continue reading HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

BEAUTIFUL SKYLINE

Chicago Architecture Edition, by Rich Paschall Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper, so it would seem logical that the city should contain a long list of amazing structures. The Home Insurance Building was completed in 1885 at an astounding 10 stories tall. In 1891, two floors were added to bring it to a height … Continue reading BEAUTIFUL SKYLINE

THAT TODDLIN’ TOWN

Chicago Entertainment Edition, by Rich Paschall We offer a wide range of entertainment venues in Chicago. Some are sports stadiums and arenas that are converted for the event. Some are outdoor arenas built specifically for shows and concerts. Some are theaters that were built in the heyday of vaudeville. Some are nightclubs. Add to that … Continue reading THAT TODDLIN’ TOWN