Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the incredible rebuilding effort that returned Chicago to prominence as one of America’s largest and greatest cities.

In the late 1800s, Chicago grew rapidly into a major industrial city, but its wooden buildings and poor planning led to the Great Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city. Amazingly, the city quickly rebuilt, creating the world’s...

Though tragic, if it hadn't been for the Great Fire of 1871, it’s unlikely Chicago would have had the opportunity to redesign the city with the modern skyline it has today. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Illinois'http://bit.ly/1QoAwqb'...

Discover the legend behind Jeppson's Malort, a liquor that's infamous for its divisive taste. Join Tremaine Atkinson, CEO and head distiller of CH Distillery, as he shares the intriguing story of how Carl Jeppson, a Swedish immigrant...

It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It's where endless rows of corn blanket the fields and towering buildings touch the sky. The state of Illinois is full of awe-inspiring sights and...