Brick expert Will Quam’s book “Fire and Clay” details the ways in which bricks “reveal the hidden history of Chicago.” ...

In the new book Fire and Clay, Brick of Chicago's Will Quam tracks the history of architecture through the endlessly varied ...

Thought you knew everything about Chicago? So did we, but wait until you see what new things we learned thanks to the help of ...

As books about Chicago’s restaurant community go, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining” by Michael Gebert is a heavyweight — literally. Close to five years in the making, the book ...

Ever notice a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Some signify Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress ...

This week's "History Mystery" features a long-lost photo of the construction of one of Chicago's most famous hotels. State of ...