John Downs: Sketching Justice As It Happened
Courtroom Artist John Michael Downs was a witness to some of the most significant legal cases in Chicago history the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times.
History Articles
Joe Aiello: Chicago’s “Tony Soprano” of the Roaring Twenties
The Notorious Joseph Aiello (1890-1930) By Hanna Houser and Dona Vitale You already know about Al Capone. You may recognize names like Dean O’Banion or Bugs Moran. But do you […]
The Pioneering Spirit of Naomi Pollard Dobson (1883-1971)
Wilhelmina Naomi Pollard was the first Black woman to earn a degree from Northwestern University, beginning her life as a trailblazer. But as often has happened, Naomi Pollard’s story has been buried under the weight of the accomplishments of others of the time, including her far more well-known brother, Fritz Pollard.
Nathan “Nik” Krevitsky: Artist, Educator and “Busiest Man in Town” (1914-1991)
Nathan Krevitsky, son of Jewish immigrants, grew up in Rogers Park but became a nationally known art educator and multidisciplinary artist. as well as a valued member of the Tucson Arizona arts and cultural community.
Impact After Forced Removal: Sam and Harue Ozaki Inspire A Neighborhood
Sam Ozaki and Harue Kawano Ozaki By Hanna Houser Editor’s Note: The forced removal of Japanese immigrants and their American-born children from the West Coast after the Japanese attack on […]
Did You Know That Al Capone Lived in Rogers Park?
Al Capone (1899-1947) Principal author: Homer Johnson. Tom Nall and Dona Vitale also contributed. Gangster Al Capone reportedly came to Chicago in 1920 from New York at the behest of […]
The Man, The Myth, the Story: Sergio Oliva Embraces a New Country, Bodybuilding and Policing
Sergio Oliva defected from Cuba, achieved international bodybuilding fame as “the Myth,” and served for decades as a Chicago police officer in the Rogers Park District where he lived.
Celebrating 40 Years of History at Rogers Park’s Lifeline Theater
Lifeline Theatre is a Rogers Park institution celebrating its 40th anniversary. Click for more on its early history.
Lang House Holiday Open House Rocked!
Our End-of-the-year, end-of-the-HouseWalk was a wonderful way to come back together. Click to read more..
Watch Missed 2021 House Walk Episodes
2021 Virtual House Walk: From the Great Chicago Fire to the 21st Century Once again, the Covid-19 pandemic forced us to hold our 35th Annual House Walk as a virtual […]