On June 6, 1892, the first section of Chicago's iconic 'L' (elevated) transit system opened. The Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad had been constructed along an alley stretching 5.8km (3.6miles) from Van Buren St…

In 1986, Matthew Broderick starred as Ferris Bueller in the now classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and inspired a whole generation of kids to aim so much higher when taking an "unscheduled day-off". Today we're going…

In Chicago, Have we finally stumbled across a couple having sex on Google #streetview? http://gss.st/2te

Morton Salt is apparently North America's leading producer of salt and have been based in Chicago since being founded in 1848. The roof of the factory has the company name, along with their slogan "When it…

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is home to many exhibits including a coal mine, a 3,500 square foot model railway and the U-505, which can be seen in the middle of the thumbnail below. Captured…

This is Chicago's Midway Airport and yes, at the end of all the criss-crossing runways, and surrounding it on every side are houses. Midway is smack-bang in the middle of a residential area. Fortunately the airport…