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Kudos – September 2019

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Post published:September 27, 2019
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Kathy Baker, 2016 This River Cruise is one of the best touristy things I've ever done in any location. Kathy was a fantastic guide and I loved learning about the…

Updated Weather Policy

Post author:Jared
Post published:September 27, 2019
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We have updated our weather policy. This new policy covers both extreme cold and heat, and replaces "Winter Weather Policy" in the 2019 Docent Handbook. Be sure to familiarize yourself…

Thank You Volunteers! VAN Recap

Post author:Caroline
Post published:September 27, 2019
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Thank you to all the Education Guides, Exhibit Hosts, and Guest Services Volunteers who attended Volunteer Appreciation Night last evening. It was wonderful to see everyone and to celebrate everything…

Attend the CAC’s Public Programs

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Post published:September 20, 2019
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While the tour season may get slower, the public programs calendar becomes busier. Please make sure to view the upcoming Public Programs on the CAC website. We offer all different…

All Skyscrapers Are Cantilevers Projecting into the Sky

Post author:Leslie
Post published:September 20, 2019
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By Kevin Griebenow, P.E., Class of 1993, Education Guide If you were among the CAC volunteers who attended the recent tour of the SOM wind tunnel, you might have left…

Docents Needed for Walk Pilsen

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Post published:September 20, 2019
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This tour has grown in popularity over 10 years and we need a few new Docents that are available weekdays in addition to weekends. Topics include immigration and the creation…

Touring North Lawndale with Teens

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Post published:September 20, 2019
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By Tom Carmichael, Class of 2007 I had never been to North Lawndale in the sense of stopping the car, getting out and going for a stroll. My friends and…

Chicago Bridge Lifts (Jyoti Srivistava photo)

Brush Up on Your Bridge Vocabulary

Post author:Leslie
Post published:September 13, 2019
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By Rick Lightburn, Class of 2008 Chicago’s many fascinating bridges are matched by many more “bridge nerds”, some with impressive and formidable credentials. While bridges don't take tours, bridge nerds…

Learn About Becoming a River Docent

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Post published:September 13, 2019
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The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady is CAC’s premier tour. It is famous world-wide as one of the best ways to see the city’s skyline and…

Enrichment: Tour of Union Station

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Post published:September 13, 2019
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When: Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 1:00pm Where: Union Station. Meet at the SE end of the great hall next to ta display on reconstruction of the Great Hall steps …