Ellen Shubart
About
Lifelong Chicagoan Ellen has worked more than two decades as a journalist, some years as a college-level instructor, and others as a city planning advocate. A historian by training, with master’s degrees in U.S. history and historic preservation, she has written two books for Arcadia Publishing, Glencoe, Illinois and Taylor Street, Chicago’s Little Italy. She spends her retirement giving tours of Chicago architecture with the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Books
Press
Shout Out: Ellen Shubart, author formerly of Glencoe – Chicago Tribune
A docent with the Chicago Architecture Center, Shubart published her third book, “What’s With Chicago,” which highlights historical and quirky aspects of the city.
New book explains why Chicago is unique – Cook County Chronicle
The history and explanations of local facts are included in a new book, “What’s With Chicago? The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the Windy City,” written by veteran journalist, author, urban planning advocate, tour guide and all-around Chicagophile, Ellen Shubart.
What’s With Chicago?: The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the Windy City – WGN Radio 720
Ellen Shubart, author of What’s With Chicago?: The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the Windy City joins Steve on air to talk about the secrets of Chicago.
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Chicago: An Illustrated Timeline – Virtual Event