Remembering
Bob Leff
Chicago, Illinois -- It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the loss of Bob Leff, a dear friend and EDHS advocate and volunteer. Bob, who was married and had three children, passed away this past Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
From the Executive Director: New Additions to the 2017 EDHS Board of Trustees
Chicago, Illinois -- We are pleased to announce the new additions to the EDHS Board of Trustees for 2017! Joining the Board of Trustees are: Tom Panoplos, Joe Popa, and John Lupton.
Announcing Dr. Caitlyn Perry Dial
Chicago, Illinois -- The Eastland Disaster Historical Society is pleased to share that Caitlyn Perry Dial received her PhD in history last month from Western Michigan University. The following are Caitlyn’s personal thoughts regarding her recent educational journey, which was anchored in the history and memory of the Eastland Disaster.
City of Chicago Releases New Riverwalk Website
Chicago, Illinois -- At EDHS, we get excited whenever there is news -- big or small -- about the Eastland Disaster in the media that reaches a mass audience. Today we have news to share that, while it may seem small on the surface, is really quite tremendous.
EDHS Partners with Loop North News
Chicago, Illinois -- The Eastland Disaster Historical Society is excited to announce a new partnership with Loop North News, the premiere agency in Chicago that delivers (to your electronic inbox and smartphone) the latest and greatest news and other happenings in the Chicago Loop and the Near North Side. Our Eastland Disaster newsfeed will now be featured in the weekly publication of Loop North News, along with the many other news items of interest that appear regularly.