Peace Vigil

This afternoon, I suddenly realized that, even though I have been taking … READ MORE

Parka

An early morning farewell shot for Parka, which is moving on, having … READ MORE

Acme

The Acme Building is an example of industrial architecture from the beginning … READ MORE

Hunter Moon

This morning there was a full eclipse of the moon, I captured … READ MORE

Memorial

About 4 and a half years ago, a horrendous fire destroyed the … READ MORE

Rush Hour

8 AM on Lake Street finds three kinds of transportation juxtaposed:  bus … READ MORE

Blues Couple

On Wednesdays from 7-9 PM, there’s Open Mic at Lake Coffee House.  … READ MORE

No-Face Space

Exactly nine months ago, I photographed the Happy Face Space, and heard … READ MORE

Opening Soon

The former White Castle at 3600 East Lake Street has been undergoing … READ MORE

Strictly Summer 

Summer, strictly speaking, is a great time for colors. Photo: Jane Strauss.

Outdoor restaurant patio with garden

Summer Patio

Summer Patio — On a lovely late-summer day, restaurants with patios are a bonus. This patio corner, thickly planted with bright blooms, hides behind El Norteno. Photo: Jane Strauss

Construction crane over roof of building behind orange flags on line

Roof Repair

Longfellow Park has major work being done on its roof. Photo: Jane Strauss

grocery shopper in aisle next to vegetables with Aldifresh sign overhead

ALDI Fresh

Once a food desert, Longfellow is gaining more sources of fresh, healthy edibles. Photo: Jane Strauss

Building with Minnehaha Scoop sign on top and Keep Cool mural on wall with snow in foreground

Keep Cool

The irony of “Keep Cool” was delicious as I was hoping my camera would work at -3°F. Photo: Jane Strauss

Gray and white patterns in closeup of snow

Roof Patterns

Morning light accentuates the alternating bands of ice and snow. Photo: Jane Strauss

green motorcycle with rusty sculpture replacing front wheel and handlebars to look like a praying mantis

Spring Peeper

Adaptive reuse of a motorcycle for yard sculpture. Photo: Jane Strauss

Red, white and blue Chicago Cubs pennant flag hanging on a bare wood picket fence

Cubs

Transplants from a different metro area. Photo: Jane Strauss