The History of Chicago Armour Institute of Technology High School Chicago (population 2.8 million) is located in far northeastern Illinois in the center of Cook County. It is currently the third largest city in the United States of America and is one of the most famous cities in the world. Lake Michigan provides Chicago’s eastern most border. Several roadways and railroads, […]


Chicago Aquinas High School http://www.iment.com/maida/seventeen/index.htm                              The History of Chicago Aquinas High School Chicago (population 2.8 million) is located in northeastern Illinois in eastern Cook County. Lake Michigan, along with the Chicago and Des Planes Rivers, are the main waterways to and from town. Interstates 55, 57, 90, and 94 all lead you to the “Windy City.” From what started as […]



Chicago Alvernia High School The History of Chicago Alvernia Catholic High School Chicago (population 2.8 million) is in northeastern Illinois in eastern Cook County. Lake Michigan, along with the Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers being the main waterways in the city. Interstates 55, 57, 90, & 94 will all lead you to the “Windy City,” as will numerous state and US highways. From what started as a small village in […]



Academy of the Sacred Heart on Pine Grove Credit: http://www.shschicago.org Sheridan Road Entrance Courtesy of “A History of Offices, Agencies, and Institutions of the Archdiocese of Chicago”                     The History of the Academy of the Sacred Heart (NOTE: Not to be confused with Sacred Heart High Schools at either 18th Street or May Street) Chicago (population: 2.8 million) is located along the […]


Chicago Academy of Our Lady 95th Street @ Throop Street                               The History of Chicago Academy of Our Lady   Chicago (population 2.8 million) is located in northeastern Illinois in eastern Cook County. Lake Michigan, the Chicago and Illinois Rivers, and the Des Plaines River are the main waterways to and from town. I-90, I-94, I-55, and I-57 will […]



Chestnut High School Building Courtesy of Sue Ollis The History of Chestnut High School Chestnut (population approximately 300) is located in central Illinois in the lower eastern portion of Logan County. Illinois Route 54 is the main roadway leading to and from Chestnut. The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad runs through town as well.   The Salt Creek […]


Chesterfield Community High School Building 1934 Photo Submitted by Ray Parker Chesterfield High School Photo courtesy of Polly Eldred The History of Chesterfield High School Chesterfield (population 223) is located in southwestern Illinois in western Macoupin County.  Illinois Route 111 is the main road passing through Chesterfield which is located between Rockbridge Road and Macoupin Station Road. Towns […]