Preservationists don’t want children’s museum in Grant Park

The Chicago Children's Museum is thinking of moving from Navy Pier to a site at Grant Park, which is across the street from the fabled beginning of Route 66. However, according to the Chicago Tribune, Preservation Chicago wants the museum to find someplace else: "It's completely unnecessary to put the museum in a park that … Continue reading Preservationists don’t want children’s museum in Grant Park

Book review: “San Bernardino”

The sprawl in the Los Angeles metro area is so extensive that one is tempted to describe San Bernardino, Calif., as simply one of its many suburbs. It may surprise some that San Bernardino was founded in 1810 and was incorporated just three years after the City of Angels. With more than 200,000 people, San … Continue reading Book review: “San Bernardino”

“Somewhere on a desert highway …”

"Unknown Legend" isn't one of Neil Young's biggest hits, but it a favorite among motorcycle riders. And why not? It's got diners, Harley Davidsons and a certain highway sign in the background.