I know I’m late reporting this but Rich City Skate in Richton Park, Illinois closed on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tina and Dyana, producers of United Skates Documentary, told me when they interviewed me for their project in July. Honestly, it slipped my mind and I didn’t hear anything about it until yesterday, the… Read More »
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that I’m still here and Real Skate Stories is still active. I haven’t been posting because I’m a team of one, although I truly appreciate everyone sharing their stories and memories during my absence. What’s Keeping Me Busy? Working on writing projects, promoting my blogging book through… Read More »
Happy 2016 all! I know I’m waaaaay behind on this site but there’s a good reason for it. I have been compiling my roller skating information and conducting more research to complete my roller book this year. I started researching in 2009 and I’m ready to bring this baby full circle. In the meantime, though,… Read More »
It’s a great honor to share this video of veteran roller skater, Calvin Small, on “In the Loop”. He’s been skating for a half century and was one of my skate instructors. Click on the picture to watch him in action. Image: In the Loop
While looking for a particular roller rink in Chicago, I happened upon Craig’s Lost Chicago. Included in his gone but not forgotten places of amusement in this city, there were quite a few pictures of roller skating rinks and rink stickers. Visit the Craig’s Lost Chicago to go roll memory lane. Images: Craig’s Lost… Read More »
If you have any articles, images or memories of roller derby history, particularly Chicago roller derby history, please share. For as huge as it was in its heyday, I’m having challenges finding information. I did get a few responses to a previous article about roller derby in Chicago but I need more. All help is… Read More »