Author Archives: asamawi
Resonance on Becoming: Old Town, Carmy Berzatto & ME in Chicago
This article is a discussion of the possible resonance of the three objects in the title. Old Town exists on a spatial level of physics. It is a relatively inconspicuous presence in downtown Chicago: The top thirty recommended attractions in “Top Attractions in Chicago Recommended on Tripadvisor (2023)” surround this area, but none of them are within it. This means...
Have’t seen a cat in UChicago!
It’s fun to find so many squirrels in UChicago. But it’s a little weird that I have never seen a cat there. Cats are really common animals actually. So in this podcast, I shared some interesting experiences with squirrels and some assumptions about why I haven’t seen a cat. Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global...
Commuting in Chicago: the “L” Trains and Metra
Author: Weizhi Xue Program of Study: Chemistry PhD Description: A newcomer in Chicago, the author made detailed observations on Chicago’s commuter railway system, including the “L” and Metra. Listen to how he was stunned during his trip from Hyde Park to Chicago’s Loop, and how this journey was different and special to him… Tags: #ChicagoL #Metra #Commuting Listen here:...
How to go green and convenient through Chicago?
A Divvy Bike Station on the University of Chicago campus. Are you curious about how to get around Chicago easily and green? This blog will feature a local Chicago bike sharing company called Divvy Bike and discuss how it is helping to develop a more sustainable and flexible mode of transport in Chicago....
Chicago Women’s Daily Dressing Style in Summer
When you walk along the streets in Chicago, have you ever noticed women wearing various outfits? Or aren’t you surprised at how different the body shapes can be among Chicago women? If you have the same feeling as I do, then don’t hesitate to click in!...
Revisiting My Best Friend’s Wedding and Sailing Beyond
Do you have a movie you love so much you want to know everything about it? That’s how your host feels about the 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding. Follow him on his journey to breathe and feel that heartbreaking boat scene, and sail beyond the Chicago skyline....
Finding Chicago: The Lost and Found of Lincoln Square Community
Right after getting off the train at the Western station, a giant mural stood in front of me. Unlike most of the murals I’ve seen in the city, which usually give a sense of street culture, this mural looked like an art piece that I would expect to see in an art...
The impact of the Chicago headquartered companies on the community:
Music used under Creative Commons license (http://beta.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/62788) The city of Chicago is one of the cities in the United States with the largest number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered there. What are the reasons for this phenomenon and which people living in the Chicago city neighborhoods are impacted by these companies? Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives...
Bucktown public library: inside the cultural infrastructure that serves a changing neighborhood
The public library(CPL) as an emblem of Chicago was built in 1873 under the proposal of a Londoner, and expanded several times in the next one and half century to reach a total of eighty-one branches. While the libraries’ different styles of architecture and decoration mark visible historical shifts, their layout and space utility can reflect their intellectual identity....
Potential and Challenges of Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire is a soccer team located in Chicago. Though it is not well known, it has a great potential to be a giant team. However, there are some challenges it is facing. Let’s look into its potential and challenges. Chicago’s combined state and local taxpayer debt burden worst in the nation (illinoispolicy.org) CMAP Community Data...