Walking

The United Plates Of America

The Sounds and Songs of Chicago, Illinois

Pre-Walk Purpose: Today, I will focus on the sounds of Chicago. My focus is not as much…

Shining a LIGHT on Religion in BRIGHTon Park

The southside of Chicago is the most diverse area of Chicago. In the southside is where the majority of people of color live and a large part of the southside is the Latin community. In the Mexican community, religion plays a heavy role in upbringing…

Paws of ChiTown

Paws of Chitown

I step off the plane, it’s 4:35 P.M. The air is hot to my surprise, and the wind is cool. It makes for the “most beautiful day of the summer”, a lady in my hotel elevator said to me. It has been my first day in Chicago, and also- my first time in Chicago. I…

The long walk to my new home

“Walking Chicago, A history in footsteps.” When I signed up for this class I expected to learn about the…

Vibin’ With Chicago: A In-Depth Map of the Windy City

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, a trip downtown always seemed like an exciting adventure. But, like most suburban children, my experiences were limited to the loop. I never imagined the expansive city that I have come to known in…

The Footprints We Leave.

Since the dawn of civilizations humankind has left its mark where ever it established itself. Our most prominent…

A Whole Chicago

Trust me, you don’t know the half of it.

Architects of the streets

Chicago has many buildings new and old, and each one of these buildings has their own story. My map points out the…

A Taste of Lincoln Park (Final Project)

Chicago, in my mind, is a place with a great food scene. There are so many different…