Chicago Republicans

Especially on this site, where proponents of economic liberty and choice often rightfully make the case for immediate changes in the direction of local government policy, it’s often overlooked that Chicago has had a long and rich history of free market capitalism; one that has made it the bustling city that it is today.

If you haven’t taken this tour already, please take a gander at Jim Johnston’s A Free-Market Walking Tour of Chicago’s Loop on the Heartland Institute website. There are two versions of this tour:

1. A tab-by-tab website version.
2. A 34-page document (.PDF) version.

This is a terrific way to spend an afternoon, as well as it is a great way to get to know the real Chicago…