Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods In this week’s challenge, explore the rich history of Humboldt Park. When Puerto Rican immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In response, … Learn More
International Jazz Day brings people together to enjoy and learn about jazz and its roots, future, and impact. The day centers on celebrating how the music genre encourages intercultural dialogue … Learn More
For International Dance Day, established by the International Theatre Institute in 1982, we’re spotlighting legendary ballerina and innovative choreographer, Ruth Page. She brought world-class dance to Chicago’s stages as artistic … Learn More
We love Chicago sports history, so we spent the weekend binge-watching The Last Dance. The ten-part documentary by ESPN Films covers the Bulls 1997–98 championship season, the last year of the … Learn More
Hungry for Hot Dogs! Read or listen to the short story Hot Dog! Follow Allan and his little sister Ruth on their adventures as they discover all the reasons the … Learn More
Hot Dog Debate: Chicago Style vs. My Style Chicago-style hot dogs have seven toppings: yellow mustard, white onions, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomatoes, pickled sport peppers, and … Learn More
Hot Dog Memories Hot dogs are connected to a lot of Chicago history. Play a game (or several) of Hot Dog Memory and discover some hot dog-related history through some … Learn More
Sell it! Design an Advertisement Have fun decoding a classic Vienna Beef hot dog advertisement. Then, make an advertisement or commercial for your own favorite food. Show off your ad … Learn More
Favorite Food Mobile Allan made a list of the reasons the hot dog was important to Chicago. Make a mobile that shows the reasons why your favorite food is special. … Learn More
The neighborhood of Pilsen has a rich and diverse history, with residents who immigrated from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Italy, and Mexico. Pilsen is the hub for the Mexican muralist movement … Learn More
