Welcome to The Chicago Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• Upcoming Chicago Blackhawks games.

• A new AI Children's Book Maker

• Breakthrough AI Chrome Extension helping businesses

• And more…

Quote of the Week

"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."

— C.S. Lewis

Trivia

What is the name of the famous Chicago theater that opened in 1921 and is known for its marquee?

A) The Chicago Theatre

B) The Goodman Theatre

C) The Apollo Theater

D) The Steppenwolf Theatre

Answer to Last Week's Trivia:

The 'Green Mill Cocktail Lounge' is located in B) Uptown.

News

💼Business

With this new AI Children's Book Maker, you can instantly generate children's books about ANYHING you choose, and illustrate them with beautiful pictures and charming characters in minutes. (link)

This breakthrough AI-Powered Chrome Extension helps businesses explode their reach on social media and generate more business online. (link)

3 Chicago-area multifamily developments get HUD funding for energy efficiency efforts. (link)

US General Services Administration issues RFQ to redevelop downtown properties. (link)

🏒Sports

The Chicago Bears have played 37 times on Thanksgiving. Here’s how they’ve fared in each game since 1920. (link)

Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues will wear vintage jersey designs for Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. (link)

🏦Finance

Pediatric practice group Zarminali Health raises $40 million. (link)

Upcoming Events

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week. There is a good mix between sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

Sports

🤼 AEW presents Dynamite & Collision
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Wed • Nov 27, 2024 • 6:30 PM | More Info

🏒 Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
United Center, Chicago, IL
Wed • Nov 27, 2024 • 7:30 PM | More Info

Music & Concerts

🎸 Steel Panther - Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour
House of Blues Chicago, Chicago, IL
Tue • Nov 26 • 6:30 PM | More Info

🎷  Edgar Alejandro – A Tu Lado Tour with TBA
Reggies Rock Club 2109 South State Street Chicago, IL
Wed Nov 27 2024 7:40 PM | More Info

Family

🐦 Annie (Touring)
The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
Tue • Nov 26, 2024 • 7:00 PM | More Info

Image of the Week

Every week, I have a habit of making some AI art about our city.

This week, I typed in “Chicago streets with interactive, responsive surfaces” and this is what I got.

Let me know what ideas you have for this. I really enjoy making these types of photos.

Chicago Historical Events

1966: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Chicago Freedom Movement.

The Chicago Freedom Movement of 1966 marked a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement as Martin Luther King Jr. sought to expand the movement from the South to the North. King's mission was to challenge systemic racial segregation and discrimination in Chicago and its suburbs. This movement was a collaboration between King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference and local civil rights activists, aiming to address issues of open housing and racial equality in the northern cities. The Chicago Freedom Movement led to significant activism and marches, including the 1000 Mile March, and ultimately contributed to the passing of the 1968 Fair Housing Act.

In 1966, Martin Luther King Jr. and his family moved to Chicago, where they rented a decrepit apartment on the city's west side, demonstrating their commitment to the cause. The Chicago Freedom Movement was a call to end slums and fight for open housing, highlighting the urgent need for racial justice in the northern urban areas. King's leadership and the collaboration with local activists brought attention to the issues of racial inequality and segregation in Chicago, leaving a lasting impact on the city's history and the broader Civil Rights Movement.

Famous People From Chicago

George Pullman (1831-1897) – Industrialist, inventor of the Pullman sleeping car.

George Pullman (1831-1897) – Industrialist, Inventor of the Pullman Sleeping Car

George Mortimer Pullman was born on March 3, 1831, in Brocton, New York, the third child of James and Emily Pullman. His life's work and legacy would be defined by his innovative contributions to the railroad industry and his lasting impact on the city of Chicago.

Early Life and Family (1831-1853)

George Mortimer Pullman was born on March 3, 1831, in Brocton, New York, to James and Emily Pullman. He was the third of 10 children in the Pullman family.

When James Pullman passed away in 1853, George Pullman took over the family business, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.

Invention of the Pullman Sleeping Car (1854-1867)

George Pullman's most significant contribution to the railroad industry came with the invention of the Pullman sleeping car, a luxurious railroad coach designed for overnight travel. This innovation revolutionized long-distance train travel and set new standards for comfort and convenience.

Connection to Chicago (1867-1897)

In 1880, George Pullman purchased 4,000 acres near Lake Calumet, approximately 14 miles south of Chicago on the Illinois Central Railroad. This marked the establishment of the town of Pullman, which became a leading attraction during the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and caused a national sensation.

Pullman's impact on Chicago extended beyond the establishment of the town, as his innovative sleeping car design and business ventures significantly influenced the city's transportation and industrial landscape.

Legacy and Later Years (1897)

George Pullman passed away on October 19, 1897, in Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship that continues to shape the railroad industry and the city of Chicago.

Key Achievements of George Pullman:

• Invention of the Pullman sleeping car, revolutionizing long-distance train travel.

• Establishment of the town of Pullman, which became a leading attraction during the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893.

• Significant influence on Chicago's transportation and industrial landscape.

George Pullman's story is one of innovation, entrepreneurship, and lasting impact. His contributions to the railroad industry and the city of Chicago continue to be celebrated and remembered, cementing his legacy as an influential industrialist and inventor.

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