Did You Know?

Chicago was actually part of Virginia for several years. A young general named George Rogers Clark captured the Illinois Territory from the British in 1778, but did it on behalf of the state of Virginia. Illinois remained part of Virginia until 1784, when it was ceded to the fledgling United States of America.

A water bottle and tripod serve as stand-ins as Michael emulates Daniel Chester French's statue "the Republic," which stands on the location of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair administration building.

Brain Snacks

A smattering of snacks--have a bite!

• A Brainsnack Annotated Bibliography
  Many of our favorite Chicago books, annotated with book info and our own descriptions. Click on book covers to purchase them at Amazon.com, and we'll get credit!
• Get the Book!
  The publisher has been saying that Michael's book Hollywood on Lake Michigan, 2d. edition, should be available soon...
• Pictorial Chicago
  Visit Brainsnack.net's Chicago photo album for more than 1400 sights throughout the city. Download photos for your wallpaper, or register and send an e-card!