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Tucked into the South Chicago neighborhood, W.G.N. Flag & Decorating Company has been quietly manufacturing the visual language of the city since 1916, including the Bears' famous "Bear Down" flag.
Chicago's holiday traditions include ice skating, massive Christmas trees, special meals and homemade gifts. We take a look at many of them, from the Art Institute Lions and Millennium Park Christmas tree to the Walnut Room and Palmer House Brownie. We also spoke to people from Garrett's Popcorn about their signature mix, and looked at the history of Chicago-made Frango Mints.
Avalon Park is one of the smaller, lesser-known enclaves of Chicago's South Side. Producer Tom talks to Paul Durica of the Chicago History Museum about its history, explores the actual park from which the neighborhood takes its name, visits Marynook, the Skyway and the Avalon Park Community Church before stopping for a snack and chat at one of the neighborhood's most popular eateries, Justice of the Pies.
Producer Tom heads up to Norwood Park, on the Northwest Side, where Chicago History Museum Chief Historian Peter Alter tells us about the neighborhood's claim to have the oldest house in the city, and why Superdawg and Taft High School were settings in the movie "Grease." Then we talk to Superdawg owners and siblings Scott Berman and Lisa Drucker about the famed drive-in hot dog stand's storied history and special relationship with the Northwest Side.
South Shore, unsurprisingly located on Chicago's South Side, is a vibrant neighborhood full of history, culture, architecture and beautiful, eclectic residents. Producer Tom talks to the Chicago History Museum's Paul Durica and Andrea Adams, the director of the South Shore Cultural Center, as he takes a tour through the center. We also visit Michelle Obama's childhood home, the Jackson Park Highlands, the location of Chicago's Mounted Horse Police and the Metra Electric line that runs right through the neighborhood.
Lake View is one of Chicago's most iconic neighborhoods. It's home to Northhalsted, the city's premiere LGBTQ+ destination, Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs, and iconic music and arts venues like the Music Box movie theater, the Metro and the Vic. And it's got one of the nicest stretches of Chicago's Lakefront Trail, the bike and walking path along the shores of Lake Michigan. Producer Tom spoke to Paula Durica, the director of exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum, about the neighborhood's storied history and to Jam Productions CEO Jerry Mickelson about the Vic Theatre.
Graceland Cemetery is one of the North Side's hidden treasures. Producer Tom speaks to author and historian Adam Selzer, who has written about the historic site and offers tours of the landmark at Clark and Irving Park.
West Ridge has been the center of many of Chicago's immigrant communities since its founding, from Eastern Europeans to Jewish families and now Southeast Asian families. Producer Tom talks to Chicago History Museum Director of Exhibitions Paula Durica about that rich history and the stretch of Devon Avenue known as Little India before going to Devon to speak with Mita N. Shewakramani, Esq., owner of Sari Sapne, a family-owned South Asian clothing store that's been open since 1982.
Clearing, along the border of Midway International Airport on the city's Southwest Side, is perhaps most historically famous for Chrysler Village, a planned neighborhood that was built to house Chrysler Defense Plant workers during World War II. Chicago History Museum chief historian Peter Alter tells us about the history of the neighborhood before we go to Vince's Pizza on 63rd where owner Michael "Mickey" Parmigiani shares the history of his family's restaurant and its recipes straight from Italy.
Edison Park on Chicago's Far Northwest Side was the city's first electrified neighborhood. Producer Tom spoke with Peter Alter of the Chicago History Museum about how that came to be, and how the neighborhood became a historical home for Chicago firefighters and police officers. Then we speak witht Mike Kaage of Kaage's Newstand, a historic fixture of the neighborhood.
Uptown is among the most popular neighborhoods to eat, drink, dine, and enjoy entertainment on the North Side of Chicago. Peter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, sat down with Producer Tom to talk about Uptown's history and significance. Then Green Mill owner Dave Jemilo shares his cocktail bar and lounge's rich history, legacy with notorious gangster Al Capone, and why it's such a special place in the city.
Tucked into Chicago's far South Side, Hegewisch was established in 1837 in hopes of being an "ideal workingman's community." Producer Tom sits down with author and neighborhood historian Cynthia Ogorek to talk about its history from Steve's Lounge, a neighborhood staple. He also speaks with its eponymous owner Steve Ziemek, about the history of the space and what it means to the community.
How did Chicago get 77 different community areas? Producer Tom sits down with Perter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, to learn about the history of the city's neighborhoods and how they drew their borders.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said this week that he wants a mandatory retirement age of 75 for people running the federal government.
U.S. Rep. for Illinois Robin Kelly has introduced an amendment to the defense funding bill to prevent President Trump from taking over Greenland.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
If you can't get enough of "Heated Rivalry," merch from the show is now available.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
The new pantry was unveiled Thursday morning at the Legler Regional Library on Pulaski Road and Monroe Street. This initiative is part of the Library-Based Food Access program.
The organization is dealing with a severe blood shortage as hospitals need more than what is available. Joining Dana Kozlov and Marissa Perlman is Kellie O’Connell, regional chief executive officer of the Illinois Red Cross office.
At the World Economic Summit in Switzerland, President Trump also addressed his Board of Peace with a signing ceremony on Thursday. Jarred Hill reports.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said this week that he wants a mandatory retirement age of 75 for people running the federal government.
The water main ruptured along Bryn Mawr Avenue, shutting down both eastbound and westbound traffic on the busy street between Lincoln and California avenues. The stretch of Bryn Mawr Avenue is primarily residential.
A school bus crashed into a depot in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Thursday morning.
An Arctic front is moving into the Chicago area, bringing the coldest weather since the 2019 Polar vortex.
A shelter-in-place is in effect for some residents in Joliet, Illinois, amid a police investigation on Thursday morning.
School closings and moves to e-learning have been announced in Chicago, Illinois and Northwest Indiana ahead of frigid temperatures that prompted an Extreme Cold Warning.
The state is investigating the landlords of a South Shore apartment building, months after it was raided by federal immigration agents.
The Joliet Police Department is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit for patting down a 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for not having lights on.
$10 million settlement in case of Anthony Stringfellow, Jr. who took his own life while at Madden Mental Health Center
Aaron and Andre Richmond are both charged with sexually assaulting teenage girls they taught at Thornton Fractional High School District 215.
Chicago police issued a warning about a string of vehicle break-ins involving Honda Civics on the South Side.
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
Illinois led 47-30 at halftime thanks to a 25-4 run to end the half.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Johnson and Bears General Manager Ryan Poles both emphasized a back-to-square-one mentality for the team despite their success this season.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Matas Buzelis added 21 points, Ayo Dosunmu scored 18, and Kevin Huerter added 14. All three players made four 3s.
Connor Bedard added an empty-net goal as the Blackhawks stopped a three-game slide. It was Bedard's first goal since returning from a right shoulder injury.
Closing arguments start Thursday in the trial of a man from Chicago's Little Village community accused of trying to put a hit on U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries over four days last week where thieves used sledgehammers and crowbars to bust through glass front doors or windows of businesses across the city.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Cook County Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday that they are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side this past weekend.
The man was taken to the hospital in unknown condition and was later pronounced dead.
