Illinois

Great American City demonstrates the powerfully enduring impact of place.   Based on one of the most ambitious studies in the history of social science, Robert J. Sampson’s Great …

The author combs the Chicago blues scene for signs of authenticity, exploring the modes of promotion and advertising that sometimes distort the experience of the music. Reprint.

The Chicago Tribune possesses a vast photo archive spanning its more than 150 years in publication. From the Civil War era through today, its photographers have captured thousands …

UNROMANCE: A story in which two characters absolutely, categorically do not fall in love ... right?Preorder Erin Connor's new rom-com, Still Into You, now! This year's hottest …

A facsimile reproduction of the 1952 history of the White SoxWarren Brown s team history of the Chicago White Sox originally appeared in 1952 as part of the celebrated series of …

This engrossing tale of gangs and organized criminality begins in the frontier saloons situated in the marshy flats of Chicago, the future world class city of Mid-continent. …

18. mars, 1925. I småbyen Marah i Illinois begynner dagen som enhver annen regntung vårdag. Men Marah ligger i veien for den verste tornadoen i amerikansk historie. Helt uten …

When the University of Chicago was founded in 1892 it established the first sociology department in the United States. The department grew rapidly in reputation and influence and …

Since the publication of the first edition of Grasses: Bromus to Paspalumin 1972, twenty-two additional taxa of grasses have been discovered in Illinois that are properly placed in …

Individuals from all walks of life have devoted their time, energy, and money to restoring the state's lost wetlands. Clare Howard and David Zalaznik take readers into the marshes, …