Marshall Field’s has returned to State Street for the holiday season. It’s been almost 20 years since the brand was just about discarded from its longtime emporium on State Street by the new owner, ...

Discover the rise and fall of the legendary department store Marshall Field’s. "Give the lady what she wants." "Meet me under the clock." For generations of Chicagoans, these phrases evoke a single ...

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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the birth of Mike Ditka, Al ...

For a man who would go on to amass a great fortune from his elegant department store, Marshall Field had humble beginnings. Chicago Stories is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, ...