Illinois | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/illinois/RSS feed for IllinoisenFri, 14 Aug 2026 18:05:07 +0000Schlitz Beer, an Iconic Midwestern Pour, Runs Dry in Chicago After 177 Years. Its Legacy, However, Goes Far Beyond the Pint Glasshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/schlitz-beer-an-iconic-midwestern-pour-officially-runs-dry-in-chicago-after-177-years-180989342/With significant roles in the Great Chicago Fire, 1893 World’s Fair and modern-day architecture, the beer’s impact on the Windy City is undeniableFri, 14 Aug 2026 18:05:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/schlitz-beer-an-iconic-midwestern-pour-officially-runs-dry-in-chicago-after-177-years-180989342/