Discover the fascinating history of Chicago and why a PBS special named Chicago the “City of the Century.” The Windy City has a colorful history of characters, architecture, events, and business ventures, not to mention political intrigue. Two world fairs, the stockyards, the railroad center of the nation, the reversal of a major river, and much more have shaped the city’s identity.  

Subject: history 

Jim Kwasteniet is a native Chicagoan and has taught courses on the history of Chicago at both the high school and college levels. He has conducted numerous bus, walking, and bike tours of Chicago and is now a resident of Comstock Park. Kwasteniet is a graduate of Calvin University.