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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Chicago's Englewood community

The Englewood neighborhood is one of Chicago's most historic communities, dating back to the 19th century. It is the home of Kennedy King College.

Nederlander/Oriental Theatre

The Nederlander Theatre in downtown Chicago was initially called the Oriental Theatre. The name was changed in 2017 to Nederlander. Here is the theatre, on the left in 1973 and on the right in 2017:

Chicago Theatre: 1950 to 2020

This is the Chicago Theatre over a span of seven decades. The photo of the left is from 1950; the photo on the right is from 2020:

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

My three favorite websites

I  have always enjoyed a robust online experience, specifically when it involves a site that includes rich multimedia. But there are five websites which I have a really high regard for, with regards to multimedia. First, the New York Times has always been a go-to for me. This venerable newspaper continues to offer great writing and reporting, but its photos and videos are without compare. Their photographers and videographers are first-rate visual journalist.

ESPN is sort of like the New York Times in reverse. You think first of the brilliant broadcast sports coverage that this network offers. But their website features great writing from reporters like former New York Times editor Don Van Natta and others. So this is my second choice for favorite websites. 

WBEZ is another great website which offers a rich multimedia experience. WBEZ is first and foremost a great radio outlet. But its website offers some compelling interactive graphics which sets it apart from other news organizations in Chicago.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

My five favorite websites for multimedia

 

I have always been a big fan of multimedia featured online -- this is what makes online media stories different from other forms of media.

My longtime favorite website for multimedia is TMZ, because it offers up interesting video about celebrities along with accompanying stories.

I'm also a proponent of ESPN, because it uses video extensively, along with text, stats, interactive box scores and other examples of interactive media.



Walking Tour: The Englewood neighborhood in Chicago

The Englewood neighborhood in Chicago is one of the city's oldest. It was first inhabited in the late 19th century and was later annex...