# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of Chicago’s history, neighborhoods and architecture on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., with historian Carla Bruni; neighborhood and Chicago history specialist Shermann “Dilla” Thomas; American television personality, writer and producer Geoffrey Baer; and author Keir Graff. Chicago Tribune columnist and city enthusiast Heidi Stevens will moderate. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Merchandise will be available for sale.

This program is presented by McHenry County Libraries United, a community partnership of 10 public libraries. It takes place in McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium (room B170), located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. For ages 18 and up.

Registration required: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/its-chicago-chicago-history-and-architecture

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crystal-lake/its-chicago-chicago-history-and-architecture/200030734760425
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Crystal Lake
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8900 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2738, United States
- **lat**: 42.25819
- **long**: -88.36737
- **full address**: 8900 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2738, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture being held?
  - **A:** It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 8900 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2738, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture?
  - **A:** It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture is organized by Harvard Diggins Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crystal Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If It's Chicago! Chicago History and Architecture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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