Chicago Resources

Here's a brief but informative intro to our man Carl.

It's a National Historic Site (where you can check out Mrs. Sandburg's goat farm).

There's a lot to learn about Sandburg.

(Or, at least, visit its official webpage.)

It's worth watching just for Sandburg's fake voices.

Check out "Chicago" as a cool music video.

"Chicago" is read in this excerpt from the PBS special.

A group-reading set against some classic photos.

Here's another reading.

From the fantastic album Illinoise

Way to rock the middle part, Carl.

Here's a look back in Sandburg's day.

Check out this view of the modern city by night.

Get the scoop.

Read the best of Sandburg's poems here.

Check out Sandburg's stories for kids.

A PBS documentary on our dude.

The Oscar-winning musical (which has nothing to do with good ol' Carl, but we highly recommend it anyway).