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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...
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...
Everything Ivy
This podcast offers a brief information on Ivy and touches upon how it inspires different people. This is my frail attempt to include as diverse information as possible relating to the word Ivy. I also attempt to share my perspective of Chicago and the USA as a reflection of Ivy. For My Favorite song click here. References: https://www.britannica.com/plant/ivy-plant https://www.ivy.com/...
Italian Beef Sandwiches
This podcast explains the cultural and historical background and the taste of Italian Beef Sandwiches. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/16/1111868465/chicago-italian-beef-the-bear http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/658.html https://www.lib.niu.edu/1999/iht629936.html...
Chicago “The Windy City”: Revisited
It is likely that most Chicagoans already know the origins behind our city’s famous nickname (quick hint: it may not be the weather!), but we’ll not only dig into the reasons why Chicago is known as the windy city but actually present a uniquely different perspective in order to do justice to this midwestern oasis. Stay tuned! Credits: Image:...
Meeting Light and Shadow – Claude Monet’s Artworks in the Art Institute of Chicago
Claude Monet never came to Chicago in person. But how can the Art Institute of Chicago collect 46 artworks by Monet? In my Podcast, you will see how the talented French artist ignited a massive enthusiasm among the collectors, media, and public in Chicago. Let us enjoy the changing light and atmospheric conditions in Monet’s paintings. Reference:...
The delays of public transportation in Chicago
I was surprised by the delays in public transportation when I came to Chicago. Let’s explore the reasons and possible solutions for such an issue! https://www.transitchicago.com/ https://chi.streetsblog.org/2022/05/26/heres-the-ctas-explanation-for-the-infuriating-ghost-bus-and-train-problem/ https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/14/cta-leaders-vow-to-fix-unreliable-service-with-more-hiring-improved-train-and-bus-tracking/ https://linktr.ee/commuterstakeaction/ https://betterstreetsforbuses.com/...
Challenges Facing Harold Washington Library Center in After Corona
What is happening now to the Harold Washington Library Center, which was the largest library in the world when it was built in 1991? This podcast will explore this in depth, using data published by the City of Chicago, and how it matters to Chicagoans. Transcript: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP...