Northwest of Chicago: From Farm Fields to Boomtowns
History of the suburbs and towns Northwest of Chicago.
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History of the suburbs and towns Northwest of Chicago.
It's a part of Chicago that's full of surprises. It's home to a 28-square-mile forest with a rock canyon. It's where one of the Blues Brothers did time (along with thousands of other real-life convicts). And it's the set
Includes mid-1940s scenes of Chicago scenes at various beaches, schools and universities, business districts, factories, parks, scenic drives and more.
In this sequel to WTTW's popular Hidden Chicago special, Geoffrey Baer explores dusty attics, deep tunnels and the candy aisle at Walgreen's in search of fascinating fragments of Chicago's past and little-known stories b
Chicago is known, famously, as “the city that works.” But who keeps it working? In a new 60-minute special, CHICAGO WORKS, Geoffrey Baer meets (and helps) the industrious workers across the city and suburbs who operate t
In this documentary, Chicago, America’s Railroad Capital, you’ll discover how the third largest U.S. city became the nation’s most important hub, serving six of North America’s largest railroads. Along with its robust co
For 23 straight Saturday nights of 1982, The Chicago Party dance show assaulted Chicagoland UHF eyeballs with Spandex, Southside fly guys, tender tenderonies, magicians, contortionists, prismatic video gimmickry, and lip
Dave Matthews Band Live at Chicago
Having waited 49 years, the diehard fans of the Chicago Blackhawks would have to agonize a few moments more: Was Patrick Kane's shot really in the net? Had the Stanley Cup finally returned to Chicago? In this case, grea
This episode uncovers the gaps in history education and highlights the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown communities, urging a more inclusive and accurate curriculum.
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire live on Heart and Soul Tour 2015 v2.0
Legendary rock bands Chicago and REO Speedwagon’s summer tour proved to be a massive hit all across the country including this phenomenal show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The bands had the time of their lives,
This 16mm home movie film depicts the leisure activities of an affluent family on Chicago's south side. Scenes include a grandiose building that is the Edgewater Beach Hotel and a football game at University of Chicago.
Devastatingly funny comics rock the house in the first stand up film of the new series "Cut'N It Up." The most raw, hilarious, urban comedians are featured in different cities throughout North America.
A history of basketball in East Chicago, Indiana.
Take a trip across the country and back in time and re-discover the America of years gone by on the historic Route 66. Called the Main Street of America, it linked east and west for nearly 60 memorable years and became p
The architecture of Chicago is world class. But often overlooked are the remarkable buildings and luscious green spaces of the city's South Side. Take a trip with architecture photographer and writer Lee Bey as he explor
Set I: The Music Never Stopped, Bertha, Me and My Uncle, Sugaree, Let It Grow > Uncle John's Band Set II: Shakedown Street > Dark Star > St. Stephen > China Doll > Lady with a Fan > Terrapin > Uncle John's Band (reprise