Dilla's Picks, curated by Shermann Dilla Thomas
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Chicago historian Dilla, as he is affectionately called, is a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee. Dilla has become a Chicago social media sensation by going viral on Tiktok. His 60 second history videos on everything Chicago have been viewed over 15 million times, and he has amassed a following of 210K followers across all social media platforms. Dilla has been featured on all manner of Chicago media and has also appeared nationally on both The Today Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Dilla is a proud life long resident of Chicago's South side. He lives by the saying that everything dope about America comes from Chicago. These are his Top 10 picks for OHC weekend.
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Sites in this tour (9)
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica & National Shrine
3121 W. Jackson Blvd.
Pullman National Historical Park
610 E. 111th St.
Glessner House
1800 S. Prairie Ave.
The Forum
324 E. 43rd St.
The Blackstone Hotel
636 S. Michigan Ave.
The Historic Wabash YMCA
3763 S. Wabash Ave.
Apollo's 2000 Theater
2875 W. Cermak Rd.
Stone Temple Baptist Church
3622 W. Douglas Blvd.
First Church of Deliverance
4315 S. Wabash Ave.