Soaring harmonies and grinding guitars combine on a new record by a dynamic Chicago duo. We visit the basement headquarters of Ohmme.
made in Chicago
Jul 30, 2018 |
One of the oldest forms of art is still practiced throughout the world, but there is only one school in the United States where it’s taught. We go for a visit.
Jun 27, 2018 |
The company started by two Viennese immigrants in 1893 makes more than 100 million sausages each year at its Chicago plant. We take a behind-the-scenes tour to see how the sausage is made.
May 31, 2018 |
The “Shark Tank” of the University of Chicago awards some big money to young entrepreneurs. Meet two of the newly minted Polsky prize winners.
May 29, 2018 |
Meet the South Side native whose line dance became a worldwide phenomenon.
May 3, 2018 |
They’re round, flat and hold some of your favorite fillings. We visit the Chicago-area factories where tortillas and pitas are made.
Apr 26, 2018 |
Horween Leather has some high-profile clients. And if you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve seen their work at play.
Apr 24, 2018 |
Chicago has a style of magic? It does. We check out a North Side lounge that aims to recreate the spirit of Chicago-style close-up magic.
Apr 19, 2018 |
Are selfies the new autograph? A local company connects celebrities with their fans through personalized videos.
Picturing Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and More
His photographs captured a key moment in time. A new exhibition looks at the history and legacy of the Chicago blues through the lens of Raeburn “Ray” Flerlage.
Apr 3, 2018 |
Matt Binns is equal parts artist, inventor and businessman. We visit his workshop to see how his company’s custom-made globes are constructed.
Mar 27, 2018 |
The story of one local punk band whose members’ lives have gone in some surprising directions.
Mar 8, 2018 |
A year after launching their business making jeans in a Garfield Park factory, things are starting to look a little different at Dearborn Denim. We go for a look.
Feb 13, 2018 |
Many immigrant communities in Chicago formed ethnic clubs to help maintain their traditions. One such club has celebrated the German tradition of Karneval for over a century. We take a look.
Feb 8, 2018 |
We have some fun on a bun in commercial bakeries that make the bread for two iconic Chicago foods.
Jan 25, 2018 |
The new film “Mr. Canoe” chronicles the life of Ralph Frese, a world-famous canoe-builder and conservationist who ran Chicago’s last working blacksmith shop.
