It’s here Chicago

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 19, 2024 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, Seasonal realities

Chicagohenge – Vernal Equinox 2024. This evening at sunset in Chicago. #weather #news #ilwx #chicago pic.twitter.com/OWQFSRkZFK — Barry Butler Photography (@barrybutler9) March 19,...

Illinois primary 2024 “stuff”

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 18, 2024 | 2024 election realities, Breaking News, Chicago centric content, General interest, General politics

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Chicago. A snapshot..

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, Crime

The scene that unfolded during yesterday's street takeover in Washington Heights on the south side. #chicagoscanner pic.twitter.com/rWpUCtQJsn — CHICAGO CRITTER (@ChicagoCritter) March 17,...

Correction.Earlier we errantly stated that we thought Grant Park housed a Confederate POW camp in the Civil War. That camp was actually South of the park and known as Camp Douglas, a nightmare of the highest order for the sorry souls placed there.

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 18, 2024 | Chicago centric content, Military considerations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Douglas_(Chicago)

Grant Park in Chicago, named after the Union prisoner of war camp that occupied the space during the Civil War 1861-1865 is a busy place this summer.

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 18, 2024 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, Entertainment, Music and Pop culture

Grant Park Booked By Big Events For 73 Days This...

Stark realities in the Land of Lincoln

by Michael E Dehn | Mar 18, 2024 | 2024 election realities, Breaking News, Chicago centric content, consumer spending and sentiment, Uncategorized

#Illinois was one of only 3 states to lose #population between 2010-2020. Since then, it has lost another 300K people in three years. Illinois’ long-running shrinkage continues and it's happening county by county. Via @Wireopintshttps://t.co/NDsKET5r6X #twill...