Send us a textAn area once called Dunkley’s Grove was considered for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox, not in old-timey days – in 1986! Was Edison Park named for Thomas Edison? Dunton, Sagone, Hartford… and where was Cleaverville?Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistorySend me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Place Names of Illinois by Edward Callaryhttps://amzn.to/3U89rPXChicago Area Wall Map (30"x29" Laminated)https://amzn.to/4h5g4w4CHP Merch (Buy a T-Shirt, Help the Podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcastSupport the show

Send us a textShow your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistorySend me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Guns and Roses: The Untold Story of Dean O'Banion, Chicago's Big Shot Before Al Capone by Troy Taylorhttps://amzn.to/3O2COQ8 (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3O56L2a (Kindle)Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago during Prohibition by John J. Binderhttps://amzn.to/4hC5z3P (Hardcover) https://amzn.to/3CqCEj1 (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3YKB0QB (Kindle)Want to read hundreds of books for FREE every month? Try Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/4dInhRbChicago's Unsolved Crimes and Mysteries by Bryan Alaspahttps://amzn.to/48olAWPChicago Area Wall Map (30"x29" Laminated)https://amzn.to/4h5g4w4CHP Merch (Buy a T-Shirt or a Mug & Help the Podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcastSupport the show

Send us a textTheir killings stand out as one of Chicago's most infamous unsolved crimes. Today we’re discussing the Grimes Sisters Murders.Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistorySend me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Two Lost Girls: The Grimes Sisters Murders by Troy Taylorhttps://amzn.to/48nDx7S (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3YGeo5f (Free with Kindle Unlimited)Want to read hundreds of books for FREE every month? Try Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/4dInhRbChicago's Unsolved Crimes and Mysteries by Bryan Alaspahttps://amzn.to/48olAWPChicago Area Wall Map (30"x29" Laminated)https://amzn.to/4h5g4w4CHP Merch (Buy a T-Shirt, Help the Podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcastSupport the show

Send us a textHave you ever been to Grossdale? Praha? Maybe Swedetown? How about Gregg's Milk Station? I’m sure you’ve been to Hardscrabble, right? Today we’re discussing Chicago’s Forgotten Towns, Neighborhoods, and Names.Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistorySend me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Place Names of Illinois by Edward Callaryhttps://amzn.to/3U89rPXChicago Area Wall Map (30"x29" Laminated)https://amzn.to/4h5g4w4CHP Merch (Buy a T-Shirt, Help the Podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcastSupport the show

Discover the fascinating history of the Ogden Mansion, a rare survivor of the Great Chicago Fire, and learn about its remarkable transformation from a refuge for the homeless to a community center. Delve into the legacy of the Ogden family and their pivotal role in founding the Newberry Library, enriched by stories of key figures and early expansion efforts. Explore the architectural journey of the library as it evolved into a hub of culture and knowledge, reflecting its importance to the Chicago community.

Eddie Griffin, a notable figure from WTTW, returns to delve into the notorious Black Sox Scandal of 1919, where White Sox players threw the World Series for money. He uncovers the motivations behind this betrayal and the scandal's far-reaching consequences, including a lifetime ban for implicated players. The discussion also tackles the complexities surrounding the players’ personal lives and the legacy of figures like Joe Jackson. Griffin also hints at the upcoming season of 'Chicago Stories', promising fresh insights into this dark chapter of baseball.

Send us a textAnthony Bourdain tasted the wormwood-infused liquor Malört for his TV show “The Layover” and said, “its brash nature" created “a possibility that I could get all stabby and belligerent.” Today we're talking about Malört, the truly Chicago booze.Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Malört: The Redemption of a Revered & Reviled Spirit by John Noel https://amzn.to/4cT7BJ3Chicago Handshake Drinking Card Game (Transit Tees)https://amzn.to/3My8GeOSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode's guest is Mitchell Bisschop, who wrote and stars in the play "Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago," which runs Sept. 5-29, 2024, at the Chopin Theatre. Mitchell and I discuss celebrated newspaper columnist Mike Royko, Chicago newspapers, growing up in Barrington, IL as a theatre nerd, and how this one-man play came together. Don't worry if you don't know much about Mike Royko - I include a (somewhat) brief bio before the interview.Tickets to Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago - https://www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=2935Roseland, Chicago: 1972 (Cate Plys) - Mike Royko 50+/- Years Ago TodayShow your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:One More Time: The Best of Mike Roykohttps://amzn.to/4e2FJmLBest of Royko: The Tribune Yearshttps://amzn.to/4g6vShSEarly Royko: Up Against it in Chicago by Mike Royko with Rick Koganhttps://amzn.to/3MrUhASRoyko in Love: Mike's Letters to Carol by Mike Roykohttps://amzn.to/3T88nuQSupport the show

Send us a textHe arrived in Chicago from Boston in the mid-1800s and set up an Eye and Ear Infirmary to help those in need. Hear the story of Dr. Edward Lorenzo Holmes and his efforts to help the less fortunate in Chicago.West Loop: Then and Now by Connie FairbanksBuy it from the author: https://www.conniefairbanks.com/shop-1Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy  through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now by Connie Fairbankshttps://amzn.to/46U00J7 (Kindle Edition)Chicago Portraits: New Edition by June Skinner Sawyershttps://amzn.to/3WRoTQWChicago's Parks: A Photographic History by John Grafhttps://amzn.to/43Hod3x (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3Tz8Khv (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Want to read hundreds of books for FREE every month? Try Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/4dInhRbChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com)Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure MV7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4aN8Xo6Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textHe was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but when this Chicago-born department store heir died mysteriously at the age of 20, things really got weird. #ChicagoHistory #MontgomeryWard #MysteriousDeath #Wards #DepartmentStores #TrueCrimeWant to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy  through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalogue and Buyers' Guide 1895https://amzn.to/3X4wMUvMontgomery Ward Fashions of the Twentieshttps://amzn.to/4dMEQikMontgomery Ward T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/46OdaamChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.com/Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChicagoHistoryPod/https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show