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.
This nostalgic ad for Salerno Cookies brings back memories of the days when it used to appear in front of CTA buses. I'm excited to share more about it in my upcoming 500th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast tomorrow!
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This nostalgic ad for Salerno Cookies brings back memories of the days when it used to appear in front of CTA buses. I'm excited to share more about it in my upcoming 500th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast tomorrow!
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Here is a photo of Dispensa’s Castle of Toys, which was located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Did you ever buy toys there during the holiday season? Please comment. Thank you!
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Here is a photo of Dispensa’s Castle of Toys, which was located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Did you ever buy toys there during the holiday season? Please comment. Thank you!
Here is a photo of Dispensa’s Castle of Toys, which was located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Did you ever buy toys there during the holiday season? Please comment. Thank you!
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Here is a photo of Dispensa’s Castle of Toys, which was located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Did you ever buy toys there during the holiday season? Please comment. Thank you!
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Here is a Christmas Card from Wag’s Restaurant. I used to go to the one that was located at W 79th St & S Cicero Ave in Chicago, in my old neighborhood. Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here is a Christmas Card from Wag’s Restaurant. I used to go to the one that was located at W 79th St & S Cicero Ave in Chicago, in my old neighborhood. Please share your memories. Thank you!
Here is a Christmas Card from Wag’s Restaurant. I used to go to the one that was located at W 79th St & S Cicero Ave in Chicago, in my old neighborhood. Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here is a Christmas Card from Wag’s Restaurant. I used to go to the one that was located at W 79th St & S Cicero Ave in Chicago, in my old neighborhood. Please share your memories. Thank you!
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Episode 499 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss the 60th anniversary of the A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special and read a menu from Riccardo’s Restaurant & Gallery in Chicago. youtu.be/wRbZzypt8nQ
Episode 499: The 60th Anniversary Of A Charlie Brown Christmas And Riccardo's Restaurant In Chicago.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Episode 499 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss the 60th anniversary of the A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special and read a menu from Riccardo’s Restaurant & Gallery in Chicago. youtu.be/wRbZzypt8nQ
Episode 499 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss the 60th anniversary of the A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special and read a menu from Riccardo’s Restaurant & Gallery in Chicago. youtu.be/wRbZzypt8nQ
Episode 499: The 60th Anniversary Of A Charlie Brown Christmas And Riccardo's Restaurant In Chicago.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Episode 499 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss the 60th anniversary of the A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special and read a menu from Riccardo’s Restaurant & Gallery in Chicago. youtu.be/wRbZzypt8nQ
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The 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I’ll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don’t miss it!
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I’ll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don’t miss it!
The 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I’ll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don’t miss it!
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I’ll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don’t miss it!
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I took the photo of the Super Cold Moon tonight from my house! Not bad!
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I took the photo of the Super Cold Moon tonight from my house! Not bad!
I took the photo of the Super Cold Moon tonight from my house! Not bad!
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I took the photo of the Super Cold Moon tonight from my house! Not bad!
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It's National Cookie Day! Who else besides me misses these so much? Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's National Cookie Day! Who else besides me misses these so much? Please share your memories. Thank you!
It's National Cookie Day! Who else besides me misses these so much? Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's National Cookie Day! Who else besides me misses these so much? Please share your memories. Thank you!
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Stay tuned for the upcoming 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I'll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don't miss it!
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Stay tuned for the upcoming 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I'll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don't miss it!
Stay tuned for the upcoming 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I'll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don't miss it!
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Stay tuned for the upcoming 499th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast! Join me as I celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Plus, I'll read a delicious menu from Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Gallery in Chicago. Don't miss it!
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This is a cool photo! This is the McDonald’s at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. This was taken on February 4, 1979. Neil J. Klemek credits the photo. That was what McDonald’s looked like when I was in high school.
December 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is a cool photo! This is the McDonald’s at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. This was taken on February 4, 1979. Neil J. Klemek credits the photo. That was what McDonald’s looked like when I was in high school.
This is a cool photo! This is the McDonald’s at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. This was taken on February 4, 1979. Neil J. Klemek credits the photo. That was what McDonald’s looked like when I was in high school.
December 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is a cool photo! This is the McDonald’s at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. This was taken on February 4, 1979. Neil J. Klemek credits the photo. That was what McDonald’s looked like when I was in high school.
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I recently found this bookmark from Borders Bookstores. I miss this place so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I recently found this bookmark from Borders Bookstores. I miss this place so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
I recently found this bookmark from Borders Bookstores. I miss this place so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I recently found this bookmark from Borders Bookstores. I miss this place so much! Please share your memories. Thank you!
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Here is a rare 1956 photo of Trainland, which was located in the toy department at a Wieboldt’s Department Store in Chicago.
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Here is a rare 1956 photo of Trainland, which was located in the toy department at a Wieboldt’s Department Store in Chicago.
Here is a rare 1956 photo of Trainland, which was located in the toy department at a Wieboldt’s Department Store in Chicago.
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Here is a rare 1956 photo of Trainland, which was located in the toy department at a Wieboldt’s Department Store in Chicago.
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Here is a 1969 Christmas photo at State Street in Chicago. So beautiful!
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Here is a 1969 Christmas photo at State Street in Chicago. So beautiful!
Here is a 1969 Christmas photo at State Street in Chicago. So beautiful!
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Here is a 1969 Christmas photo at State Street in Chicago. So beautiful!
Episode 498 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss my memories of Salerno Jingle Cookies and read a 1969 menu from The Heather House Restaurant in Chicago. youtu.be/80AiTNK4c_s
Episode 498: Salerno Jingle Cookies And The Heather House Restaurant In Chicago.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Episode 498 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss my memories of Salerno Jingle Cookies and read a 1969 menu from The Heather House Restaurant in Chicago. youtu.be/80AiTNK4c_s
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The 498th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast will be released tomorrow. I will reflect on my memories of the Salerno Jingles Cookies and read a 1969 menu from The Heather House Restaurant, which was located within the Carson Pirie Scott Department Store in the Chicago Loop.
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The 498th episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast will be released tomorrow. I will reflect on my memories of the Salerno Jingles Cookies and read a 1969 menu from The Heather House Restaurant, which was located within the Carson Pirie Scott Department Store in the Chicago Loop.