Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music
Join us for a look at the history of Country Music from a decidedly Chicago point of view, shared by Mark Guarino, former pop music critic for the Daily Herald.
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A Vision for the 50th Ward: An Evening with Alderwoman Debra L. Silverstein
Spend an evening with Alderwoman Debra Silverstein as she discusses City Council, the legislation she is sponsoring and her vision for the future of the 50th Ward and for Chicago.
Growing Under Glass: The Rise and Fall of the Ridgeville Greenhouses
After the Civil War, Greenhouse farming sparked the growth of West Ridge. RPWRHS member Dona Vitale will tell the story of the rise and later decline of the greenhouses, an era in our history that changed the landscape of West Ridge forever.
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 […]
Addressing Eco-Anxiety: A Living History Series in 4 Parts
Our final examination of new strategies to address the challenges of climate change will present an overview of efforts to develop a Hydrogen Economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Art of Surveying: A History of Chicagoland in Maps
About 45 map-lovers attended the Living History Program on May 4, 2024 at the Northtown branch library. Living History Program Summary by Dave Kalensky On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the […]
The Art of Surveying: 170 Years of Mapping Chicagoland
Several years ago, Donald and Tanya Smith finally looked into some old filing cabinets they inherited when they took over their family surveying business and discovered a treasure trove of […]
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 […]
Addressing the Needs of Asylum Seekers in Chicago
A Living History Update from Alderperson Andre Vasquez. Since August 2022, Chicago has experienced a surge in forced migration. Over 19,500 asylum seekers have been bused from Texas to Chicago […]
Living History Series: Building New Lives – The Story and Mission of RefugeeOne
Join us for a talk by Zachary Dmyterko, Communications Manager of RefugeeOne who will tell the story of the mission and work of RefugeeOne, and how the agency has helped […]