A Local Focus on Rosehill Cemetery
Rosehill has always been a resting place for Rogers Park/ and West Ridge families. Tour the cemetery through local eyes for a new look at neighborhood history.
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July 2024 in Ukraine: Surviving Summer; Living Through War
Mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Eastern Ukraine by learning more about how ordinary Ukrainians are experiencing the turmoil in their country. Lida Nedilsky, North Park University Sociology Professor, spent last summer meeting Ukrainians and documenting their stories.
Cora, Edward and Newell Ware: A Gold Star Family Story
Edward Newell Ware (1892-1919): A Unique Life of Selfless Service By Gustavo Azevedo In 1930, the first Gold Star pilgrimage took place. Hundreds of American mothers and widows of fallen […]
38th Annual Historic HouseWalk: The Spacious Homes and Serene Gardens of Juneway Terrace
The northern-most street on the border of Chicago and Evanston is a hidden-away corner of Rogers Park. Lined with mature trees and large backyard gardens, the long block of Juneway Terrace west of busy Sheridan Road offers a tranquil outdoor setting. Our 2024 HouseWalk features eight homes and an additional garden that highlight that street’s historic past and promising future. Homeowner guides will show their homes and share their efforts to make this street a beautiful refuge for life in the 21st Century.
Living History: A Life of Jazz on the Road with West Ridge’s Jerry DiMuzio
Join Jerry DiMuzio as he reflects on over 50 years as a musician in the Chicago music scene and on the road touring, playing clarinet, sax, and flute. He has […]
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 […]
Safe Landing: One Family’s Journey through the Deadliest Aviation Accident in American History
On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 tragically crashed near O’Hare Airport in what remains the deadliest aviation accident to have occurred in the United States. Three siblings from […]
Tour the Emil Bach and Lang Houses at Tawani Hospitality’s Thank You Rogers Park Event
As a thank you farewell to the neighborhood, Tawani Hospitality will host a public open house party before its two Rogers Park properties cease operation as event venues and vacation […]
Building New Lives: The Story and Mission of RefugeeOne
Hear what RefugeeOne and the 49th Ward Aldermanic Office are doing to help recently-arrived refugees in the community.