WATCH: 133 years later, World’s Fair influence still seen in Chicago
By Jonah White Medill Reports The 1893 World’s Fair was a defining moment for 19th century Chicago, and its legacy is still felt today. From Jackson Park, which was created for the fair, to the unseen influence the exhibition had on Chicago’s perception and reputation, the fair’s mark on the city endures. For six months, Chicago was the center of innovation and culture […]
Should Chicagoans take fewer photos? Some pros say yes
By Antony Terence Medill Reports Anastasia Khoubaeva, who sells cameras at Central Camera, Chicago’s oldest camera store, points to rows of Canon PowerShots and Kodak PixPros on sale. “These will be gone by the end of next month,” Khoubaeva said. As she shows visitors a Sony Cyber-shot, Khoubaeva said she thinks old-fashioned models are growing […]
WATCH: Chicago This Week — Season 6, Episode 4
By Morgan Hawes and Victoria Olaleye Medill Reports In the fourth episode of “Chicago This Week,” we speak to a journalist who was steps away from the president when shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Plus, we take a road trip to show you a weekend getaway just hours from the […]