There is a famous photo from that season of a black cat walking in front of the Cubs' dugout, an apt symbol if ever there was one of the apparent curse that had beset the team. Although that curse is most often blamed not on a cat but on a billy goat, one belonging to a local ...
“Just as Chicago is synonymous with good people and great food, Dining Out for Life has become a symbol of hope for our clients impacted by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. I hope you will join us in making 2012 further proof of Chicago’s appetite for great food and doing good.” said Jim...
take your time and carefully weigh your options. Renters from outside the city suggest visiting potential rentals in person, as online images may not fully represent the reality: “I would suggest spending a day in the towns you are
From the day he was diagnosed, Gehrig, who passed away on June 2, 1941, has stood as a symbol in the ongoing fight against ALS. After all, if the disease could cut down the Iron Horse, it could claim any of us. “It’s hard for people in 2021 to understand what an unusual celeb...
Why it’s so awesome: Frank Lloyd Wright was a maverick in the field of architecture and his work stands as a symbol of the new style he inspired. The Robie House is one of his best pieces of work and you don’t have to leave the city to see it. The art-glass windows alone are...
The “beehive, “symbolizing industry, is actually a multifaceted light fixture containing six 1,000 watt bulbs. Unless you have binoculars, none of this is viewable from the ground, but the beacon’s glow continues to burn blue each night. Meanwhile, in an opposite corner of the Loop, ...
I ask him about his role as a symbol of hope and triumph to the disabled and abled alike. He remains sensitive about it, especially the suspicion — fading but still lingering — that he got his chances to succeed only so he could make everybody else feel better. “You know ...