What secrets lay hidden beneath the bustling streets we walk on today? We stand now in what was once Lake Township, a sprawling area that once existed outside the city limits of Chicago. Before 1889, Lake Township thrived as an independent entity. This 42-square-mile swathe of land, also known as the Town of Lake, played a pivotal role in Chicago’s growth, even though it’s now a memory swallowed by the city’s expansion. Imagine a time when Lake Township was a hub of activity in its own right, with the Union Stock Yards at its heart. This bustling center of commerce drew thousands of new residents to the area between 1870 and 1880. However, this rapid population growth proved challenging for the Township’s government. The infrastructure struggled to keep up with the demands of its burgeoning citizenry. Eventually, the decision was made to annex Lake Township to Chicago in 1889. Today, the echoes of Lake Township can be found in the vibrant neighborhoods that now stand upon its former territory. While its time as a separate entity was short-lived, its legacy lives on, woven into the fabric of Chicago’s history.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one