Vanished Chicagoland

Episode 481 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I'll talk about the Hub/Axle Roller Rink, share my memories of watching Humphrey Bogart movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago during the 1970s, and read a menu from The James Tavern Restaurant.

Episode 481 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I'll talk about the Hub/Axle Roller Rink, share my memories of watching Humphrey Bogart movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago during the 1970s, and read a menu from The James Tavern Restaurant.

In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will talk about the Hub/Axle Roller Rink, share my memories of watching Humphrey Bogart movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago during the 1970s, and read a menu from The James Tavern Restaurant. It's coming tomorrow!

In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will talk about the Hub/Axle Roller Rink, share my memories of watching Humphrey Bogart movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago during the 1970s, and read a menu from The James Tavern Restaurant. It's coming tomorrow!

Who remembers Fotomat? Please share your memories. Thank you!

Who remembers Fotomat? Please share your memories. Thank you!

I'm leaving for New York in three days for the NYCC convention! I'll pick up my badges on Wednesday. It's going to be an awesome birthday week! I can't wait!

I'm leaving for New York in three days for the NYCC convention! I'll pick up my badges on Wednesday. It's going to be an awesome birthday week! I can't wait!

Episode 480 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss my birthday celebration and the 1955 movie “Journey To The Beginning Of Time. I will also read a menu from the October 5 Restaurant in Morton Grove, IL. youtu.be/ZB7weICWWzY

Episode 480 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss my birthday celebration and the 1955 movie “Journey To The Beginning Of Time. I will also read a menu from the October 5 Restaurant in Morton Grove, IL. youtu.be/ZB7weICWWzY

Episode 480 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming up today! I will talk about the 1955 movie “Journey To The Beginning of Time,” which was shown in serialized form on “Garfield Goose & Friends” on WGN Ch 9. I will also read a menu from the October 5 Restaurant.

Episode 480 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming up today! I will talk about the 1955 movie “Journey To The Beginning of Time,” which was shown in serialized form on “Garfield Goose & Friends” on WGN Ch 9. I will also read a menu from the October 5 Restaurant.

58 years ago today, Riverview Park in Chicago officially closed. Here is a 1950s photo of the Bobs Roller Coaster.

58 years ago today, Riverview Park in Chicago officially closed. Here is a 1950s photo of the Bobs Roller Coaster.

Here is a 1975 ad for Lloyd J Harriss Pies. I have eaten their pies in the 1970s a couple of times when I was a kid.

Here is a 1975 ad for Lloyd J Harriss Pies. I have eaten their pies in the 1970s a couple of times when I was a kid.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of The Peanuts Comic Strip's debut. Here’s a photo of some Peanuts characters with Dolly Madison Pies. Please share your memories. Thank you!

Today marks the 75th anniversary of The Peanuts Comic Strip's debut. Here’s a photo of some Peanuts characters with Dolly Madison Pies. Please share your memories. Thank you!

Here is a photo of a Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Store at The Lakehurst Mall in Waukegan, IL.

Here is a photo of a Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Store at The Lakehurst Mall in Waukegan, IL.

Here is an obscure and vanished business from the Chicagoland area. This is a 1967 photo of the Thayer McNeil Shoe Store, located at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL.

Here is an obscure and vanished business from the Chicagoland area. This is a 1967 photo of the Thayer McNeil Shoe Store, located at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL.

Here is a 1963 photo of a Jewel Food Store. Look at the Jewel Maid products! I remember my earliest memories of the Jewel store at E 75th St & S Crandon Ave in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. Please share your memories. Thank you!

Here is a 1963 photo of a Jewel Food Store. Look at the Jewel Maid products! I remember my earliest memories of the Jewel store at E 75th St & S Crandon Ave in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. Please share your memories. Thank you!

Episode 479 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming up today! I will read a menu from Stan Mikita’s Village Inn Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL, and Kars Five & Dime Store, which was located on the North Side of Chicago.

Episode 479 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming up today! I will read a menu from Stan Mikita’s Village Inn Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL, and Kars Five & Dime Store, which was located on the North Side of Chicago.

In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read a menu from Stan Mikita’s Village Inn Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL, and Kars Five & Dime Store which was located on the North Side of Chicago. It's coming tomorrow!

In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read a menu from Stan Mikita’s Village Inn Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL, and Kars Five & Dime Store which was located on the North Side of Chicago. It's coming tomorrow!

Today is National Coffee Day! Does anyone remember McLaughlin’s Manor House Coffee? It used to be available in many grocery stores like Jewel, Dominicks, National Foods, High-Low Foods, and others back in the day!

Today is National Coffee Day! Does anyone remember McLaughlin’s Manor House Coffee? It used to be available in many grocery stores like Jewel, Dominicks, National Foods, High-Low Foods, and others back in the day!