The Madonna della Strada is the heart and soul of Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore campus. Madonna della Strada is a chapel on the campus of Loyola University Chicago in the neighborhood of Rogers Park, Chicago: it is named after the motherchurch of the Jesuit Province of Chicago (one of the largest Jesuit provinces). The chapel was built on the lakefront with the waters of Lake Michigan directly at its front doorstep. The church was designed and built at a time when it was anticipated that Lake Shore Drive would be extended and pass directly in front, but that project was abandoned.
Renovation of Madonna della Strada began in July 2006 and concluded in August 2007.Several chapel churches in Latin America were named after the chapel church in Chicago, as a tribute to Loyola University Chicago Jesuit and student missionaries.The Madonna Della Strada Chapel is the main chapel on the Lake Shore Campus of Loyola University Chicago. The chapel was designed in the Art Deco Style and opened its doors to the Loyola University Chicago Community in 1938. Info courtesy of Wikipedia because my typing pointer finger hurts like it has a 5cm chuck of glass sticking in it all the way to the bone.
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Pretty City in Pearls
NIGHT-TIME CHICAGO from ralph braseth on Vimeo.
The Chicago “EL” and crosstown traffic
Nothing much to see here folks, move back, please move back. Just a few shots of a city train and some goofy driving.
Pigeon fort and minus 5
Crafty birds those pigeons are, very crafty. Pigeons were imported to the United States in the 1600s. Prior to their arrival they bedded in cliffs, hunted and generally lived in small flocks. They’ve traded roofs, window seals and ledges for the rugged cliffs and McDonald’s french fries for prey of the past. The pigeons no longer segregate which has led to the massive ferrel problem. Everyone is a pal. Tonight it’s getting down into the minus single digits and, of course, the wind makes it all the colder. These two love birds found a warm grate and it’s like a magnet, they don’t wander far before returning to the heat. It turns out pigeons can survive just fine in most of the cold mother nature blows their way. I’m not a lover, but I was glad to know these dirty birds can survive. I did find out something that might better endear pigeons to people, they are monogamous often breeding for life. 
White Palace Grill
This place sits on the corner of Canal and Roosevelt Streets. Open 24/7. I usually eat here between 3:30 – 4:00 and it’s pretty quiet with the exception of Saturday night. However, during the day, it’s run and gun and late night, this place can get a little sketchy. There have been a few shootings in the place. I’ve never seen Chicago’s “gangsta” crowd here. Place has been open since 1939 and I guess it’s historical in some way. Chicago’s pitiful when it comes to 24/7 restaurants. I guess this would be one of the best. Why? Because it’s open.
George’s
Chicago sunset fast forward
Theft down, bike theft way down
Quote of the day from last night, “damn bus”
Elliot
Eight-month-old Elliot, a fine friend’s child and one who shares the same birthday. This is what a monster sound and a nibble on a kids ribs will get you. Sheer joy. Note to self, be a child as often as possible.
Ralph Braseth Dot Calm 