Vanished Chicagoland
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My name is Pete Kastanes and, I am the creator of the Vanished Chicagoland account. I am on several social media accounts and have a podcast called Vanished Chicagoland Stories. I am also a prostate cancer survivor.
Joe Bohannon, also known as Jobo, has passed away at the age of 70. I used to listen to him and Eddie Volkman on their morning show on B96 in the 1980s. We became Facebook friends a couple of years ago. I will talk about him on my next podcast episode this weekend. I'm very sad.
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Joe Bohannon, also known as Jobo, has passed away at the age of 70. I used to listen to him and Eddie Volkman on their morning show on B96 in the 1980s. We became Facebook friends a couple of years ago. I will talk about him on my next podcast episode this weekend. I'm very sad.
Here is a shopping bag from High-Low Foods. That grocery store was in the Chicagoland area for many years and most people remember it today. Please share your memories. Thank you!
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Here is a shopping bag from High-Low Foods. That grocery store was in the Chicagoland area for many years and most people remember it today. Please share your memories. Thank you!
Here is vintage printing block from Kroch’s & Brentano’s Bookstore in Chicago.
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Here is vintage printing block from Kroch’s & Brentano’s Bookstore in Chicago.
Episode 495 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will share my Thanksgiving memories from childhood, and I will read a 1961 Thanksgiving menu from The Water Tower Inn in Chicago.
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Episode 495 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will share my Thanksgiving memories from childhood, and I will read a 1961 Thanksgiving menu from The Water Tower Inn in Chicago.
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will share my Thanksgiving memories from childhood, and I will read a 1961 Thanksgiving menu from The Water Tower Inn in Chicago. This turkey roasting pan reminds me of the one my mom had. She hasn't used it in years. Coming soon!
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will share my Thanksgiving memories from childhood, and I will read a 1961 Thanksgiving menu from The Water Tower Inn in Chicago. This turkey roasting pan reminds me of the one my mom had. She hasn't used it in years. Coming soon!
Episode 494 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will read a 1971 menu from Biasetti’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Chicago, and I will discuss the Bluebird Coach Lines Buses.
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Episode 494 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will read a 1971 menu from Biasetti’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Chicago, and I will discuss the Bluebird Coach Lines Buses.
One of my cherished childhood memories is visiting Woolworth’s. This photo reminds me of the one located at the corner of E 113th St & S. Michigan Ave in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. The building still stands there.
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
One of my cherished childhood memories is visiting Woolworth’s. This photo reminds me of the one located at the corner of E 113th St & S. Michigan Ave in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. The building still stands there.
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read a menu from Biasetti’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Chicago, and I will discuss the Bluebird Coach Lines Buses. It's coming soon!
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read a menu from Biasetti’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Chicago, and I will discuss the Bluebird Coach Lines Buses. It's coming soon!
Here's a 1954 photo of Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Department Store on State Street celebrating its 100th anniversary. The store first opened in 1854.
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Here's a 1954 photo of Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Department Store on State Street celebrating its 100th anniversary. The store first opened in 1854.
This is one of my favorite photos taken at night — a Clark Gas Station. The exact location is unknown. It reminds me of the one in my old neighborhood at W 79th St and S Hamlin Ave, near Bogan High School in Chicago, where I graduated in 1981.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This is one of my favorite photos taken at night — a Clark Gas Station. The exact location is unknown. It reminds me of the one in my old neighborhood at W 79th St and S Hamlin Ave, near Bogan High School in Chicago, where I graduated in 1981.
My Vanished Chicagoland Facebook page now has 88,000 followers! Thank you, everyone, for making this page enjoyable! I really appreciate it! Let's keep it going so we can make it to 90,000 or 100,000!
November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My Vanished Chicagoland Facebook page now has 88,000 followers! Thank you, everyone, for making this page enjoyable! I really appreciate it! Let's keep it going so we can make it to 90,000 or 100,000!
Here's a photo of Marriott’s Great America in Gurnee, IL, from the late 1970s. It is now called Six Flags Great America. Please share your memories of visiting the park. This photo is stunning! Thank you!
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here's a photo of Marriott’s Great America in Gurnee, IL, from the late 1970s. It is now called Six Flags Great America. Please share your memories of visiting the park. This photo is stunning! Thank you!
Have you ever eaten at Long John Silver’s Seafood Restaurant? I have eaten there a couple of times in the 1980s. I don't believe they are still located in the Chicagoland area. Please share your memories. Thank you!
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Have you ever eaten at Long John Silver’s Seafood Restaurant? I have eaten there a couple of times in the 1980s. I don't believe they are still located in the Chicagoland area. Please share your memories. Thank you!
Episode 493 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! will read some pages from The Chicago Tribune about some of the stores from Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL. Also, I will read a 1963 menu from Don the Beachcomber Restaurant.
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Episode 493 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! will read some pages from The Chicago Tribune about some of the stores from Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL. Also, I will read a 1963 menu from Don the Beachcomber Restaurant.
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read some pages from The Chicago Tribune about some of the stores from Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL. Also, I will read a 1963 menu from Don the Beachcomber Restaurant. It's coming soon!
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will read some pages from The Chicago Tribune about some of the stores from Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL. Also, I will read a 1963 menu from Don the Beachcomber Restaurant. It's coming soon!
Hi everyone! This month is Movember. It’s an annual event to raise awareness about prostate cancer by growing facial hair. It also highlights other men’s health issues. I will shave it off when it gets really itchy.
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hi everyone! This month is Movember. It’s an annual event to raise awareness about prostate cancer by growing facial hair. It also highlights other men’s health issues. I will shave it off when it gets really itchy.
60 years ago today, the E. J. Korvette store had its grand opening at the North Riverside Plaza in North Riverside, IL.
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
60 years ago today, the E. J. Korvette store had its grand opening at the North Riverside Plaza in North Riverside, IL.
Classic Chicago! We miss those signs so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Classic Chicago! We miss those signs so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
Episode 492 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will talk about the 50th anniversary of Sneak Previews’ debut and share my memories of watching the show. I will also read a menu from Scoozi Restaurant in Chicago.
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Episode 492 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will talk about the 50th anniversary of Sneak Previews’ debut and share my memories of watching the show. I will also read a menu from Scoozi Restaurant in Chicago.
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will talk about the 50th anniversary of Sneak Previews' debut and share my memories of watching the show. I will also read a menu from Scoozi Restaurant in Chicago. It’s coming soon!
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will talk about the 50th anniversary of Sneak Previews' debut and share my memories of watching the show. I will also read a menu from Scoozi Restaurant in Chicago. It’s coming soon!
Episode 491 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will discuss my memories of watching Jim Avila on TV, and I will read a 1970s menu from The Golden Ox Restaurant in Chicago!
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Episode 491 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will discuss my memories of watching Jim Avila on TV, and I will read a 1970s menu from The Golden Ox Restaurant in Chicago!
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will discuss my memories of watching Jim Avila on TV, and I will read a menu from The Golden Ox Restaurant in Chicago! It’s coming soon!
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will discuss my memories of watching Jim Avila on TV, and I will read a menu from The Golden Ox Restaurant in Chicago! It’s coming soon!
I'm doing a podcast episode tomorrow! I'll reveal the topic later today. Here's a hint: it's about a famous German restaurant that no longer exists. Can you guess? Drop your guesses in the comments. Thank you!
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm doing a podcast episode tomorrow! I'll reveal the topic later today. Here's a hint: it's about a famous German restaurant that no longer exists. Can you guess? Drop your guesses in the comments. Thank you!
Reporter and anchorman Jim Avila has passed away at the age 69. He grew up in Chicago and worked at WBBM-TV (Channel 2) and WLS-TV (Channel 7). We became friends on Facebook.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Reporter and anchorman Jim Avila has passed away at the age 69. He grew up in Chicago and worked at WBBM-TV (Channel 2) and WLS-TV (Channel 7). We became friends on Facebook.
A classic Chicago logo! We all miss Maurice Lenell Cookies!
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
A classic Chicago logo! We all miss Maurice Lenell Cookies!