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Five Chicago landmarks that tell the story of the American Century

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Ride along with University of Chicago professor Paul Poast as he walks us through the Chicago sites that shaped global affairs.

A tall gold statue with a blue sky in the background
AJ Caughey
Culture

How Old Town School of Folk Music brings the sounds of the world to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

If, as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, "music is the universal language of mankind," then the Old Town School of Folk Music is a great place to become fluent.

People with instruments perform on stage behind standing microphones
Old Town School of Folk Music
Culture

Here's a global biz that Illinois still dominates

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

"Illinois is the epicenter of soybean production," declares one industry expert. It's an advantage that benefits the entire state, not just farmers. It's also turning some farmers into international ambassadors.

Farming machinery harvesting soy beans
Joshua A. Bickel / AP
Food and Agriculture

Why a German publisher made a board game about Chicago's sewers

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Raising Chicago introduces players to an underexplored part of Chicago's early history. The game's transatlantic journey reflects global shifts in the booming board gaming market.

Lithograph of raising of a block of brick buildings on Lake Street, Chicago
Edward Mendel
Culture

Monaco on Lake Michigan? How NASCAR's second annual street race hopes to boost Chicago's economy

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

Vying for international expansion, NASCAR's Grant Park race—akin to iconic global events like Monaco GP—bolsters Chicago's economy with a $109M impact.

In-motion image of racecars with the Chicago skyline in the background
Morry Gash / AP
Global Cities

How a trade delegation for female Irish entrepreneurs persuaded them to expand to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Several large, Chicago-based firms, including Aon and Illinois Tool Works, have expanded into or relocated to Ireland since 2021—but that’s only half the story.

Aer Lingus Airbus A320 plane lands at Dublin airport.
Peter Morrison / AP
Global Economy

Many global cities are expanding outdoor dining, so what makes Chicago's Clark Street an exception?

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

Due to unresolved civic tensions, Chicago's Clark Street faces a potential shutdown despite expansions of outdoor dining programs in other global cities.

People sit on the terrace of a cafe in Paris
Thibault Camus / AP
Global Cities

Why are foreign investors buying land in Illinois, and what does it mean for the state?

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

In Illinois, Chinese investors own only about one square mile of land, while Portuguese, Italian, and Canadian interests hold over 760 square miles combined.

An aerial view of farm equipment harvesting a field
Joshua A. Bickel / AP
Global Economy

Tea connoisseurs — yes, there are tea connoisseurs — set to raise a cup in Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

At the Chicago Tea Festival, visitors from around the country will meet to taste and buy some of the most exotic blends from around the world.

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How are sports stadiums funded globally, and what does it mean for Chicago?

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

For Chicago's sports stadiums, the financing debate between public funds and private investment remains an obstacle, as it has been for stadiums around the world.

An aerial shot of the inside of Soldier Field, with planes flying overhead
Kamil Krzaczynski / AP
Global Cities