Honorary Chicago Guidebook: Guide to Chicago's Honorary Streets and Commemorations

First edition out of print. Second edition Now Available!
The who, where, and why of Chicago's brown honorary street signs. What is a WOOGM and why is there a Chicago alley named after it? Why was July 28, 2013 Chaka Khan Day in Chicago? Who is Abraham Lincoln Marovitz? Finally, a book that explains who these people are and why they are being honored. The book includes the maps and local context to explore the famous, the infamous, the obscure, and the just plain odd. Honorary Chicago takes an entertaining and insightful look into slice of life Chicago stories. Discover what makes Chicago "the worlds largest small town." The Honorary Chicago series appeals to: history buffs, trivia competitors, biography and short-story readers, tourists, Chicago residents & fans, and funny bones everywhere. It makes a great gift. The updated guidebook includes more stories and The proceeds from this book will be used for further research and development. Enjoy!