I just discovered Chicago Detours during the quara...

I just discovered Chicago Detours during the quarantine. They are doing FREE daily programs and accepting donations to cover costs of operating a business during a pandemic. I have absolutely fallen in love with these daily tours. Using a combination of PowerPoint and Google Street View, they present daily on a variety of topics connected to Chicago neighborhoods. Amanda, the owner has hooked me in, as I look forward to her programs each day, even if it isn t a topic I might normally sign up for. She remembers those who join in regularly, even remembering where we are from. She tries to greet every participant as they log in, which has made these personal, not just a distant presenter talking from far away. It is evident that Amanda is very knowledgeable about her topics as well as the other tour staff. She is passionate about her business and tours. I have learned so much from watching these tours . I love the weekend tours of neighborhoods and find myself disappointed that the weekday happy hour tours end so quickly. Although circumstances don t allow me to go to Chicago to tour in person, I would definitely be interested in taking an in person tour in the future.