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2020 Shop Local Gift Guide
We’ve made it through a year unlike any other and hope to help you ring it out in good cheer with our 2020 Shop Local
About the Badass Women Journal
About the Badass Women Journal We designed the Badass Women Journal for the freaking fantastic folks of our future. We have been promoting women’s history
How to Become a Virtual Tour Events Company
All of the sudden Chicago Detours is temporarily a virtual tour company! It’s a new and unexpected change for our small business, as are many
Disastrous Decisions Impacted Chicago During the 1918 Flu Epidemic
The 1918 flu outbreak, both globally and in Chicago, is the event which most clearly antecedes today’s Coronavirus pandemic. Chicago suffered over 8,000 deaths due
How Has Chicago Responded to Historic Epidemics?
How has the city of Chicago responded to previous epidemics in our history? The current Coronavirus pandemic has shuttered Chicago unlike any other event in
Four Female Architects Who Shaped Chicago
Female architects have shaped Chicago for generations, yet their work is frequently overlooked and under-appreciated. In Chicago, the architects mentioned in history books tend to
Private Group South Side Tour Questions Answered
One of my favorite of our private tours is the Neighborhoods and Cultural Diversity South Side Tour, because I get to take people to explore
4 Badass Women to Celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month has nearly ended, but we still want to take this chance to highlight some of the amazing black women of Chicago history.
The End of the Chicago Trolley Era
The Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company ceased their tour operations at the end of 2019. 2020 marks the beginning of Chicago Detours second decade
Three Interesting Chicago Date Ideas for History Buffs
Valentine’s Day is nigh, so we have three Chicago date ideas for people who find romance amidst the city’s history and architecture. These activities and
Stay Warm with Indoor Chicago Tours during the Winter
Indoor Chicago tours during winter are the best way to experience the city when the weather is at its worst. A boat tour or an
Sip Hot Chocolate in These 4 Historic Spots
Cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate is an absolute must in the midst of a long Chicago winter. So why not check out
