For The Love of... Chicago

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For the love of... Norwood Park

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.

Nov 13
34:40

For the love of... Norwood Park

For the Love of... South Shore

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.

Oct 30
26:19

For the Love of... Lake View

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.

Oct 16
28:48

For the Love of... Graceland Cemetery

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.

Oct 3
17:02

For the Love of... West Ridge

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.

Sep 19
13:59

For the Love of... Clearing

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.

Sep 4
07:15

For the Love of... Edison Park

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.

Aug 19
07:52

For the Love of... Uptown

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.

Aug 7
09:25

For the Love of... Hegewisch

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.

Jul 24
08:52

For the Love of... The 77

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.

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