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What is that supply tent outside of Cook County Jail?
Almost every night, a group of volunteers sets up a table of supplies. Their goal is to assist everyone who is being released; from bottled water to a ride home. But sometimes, it’s a challenge when …
Published on 20 hours ago
Apple slices are a nearly forgotten piece of Chicago pastry history
Apple slices were a favorite Chicago pastry decades ago. Not many bakeries sell them today, but the dessert still has avid fans who hold on to its nostalgic flavor.
Published on 1 week ago
Do pigs need rescuing?
The story of Pigasus, who unknowingly accepted the Youth International Party (Yippie) nomination for president in Daley Plaza in 1968, shows that sometimes pigs need rescuing. “My heart hurt for …
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig?
During the demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, activists trotted out a pig named Pigasus for president. Her campaign was cut short after she and protesters were arrested by …
Published on 2 weeks ago
What’s the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library?
Curious City went out to find the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library. Turns out, the title is over 200 years old, and you can still check it out.
Published on 3 weeks ago
School is in session, and we put the CPS butter cookie to the test
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to go back to school. Today, the number of Chicago Public School students complaining about school lunch might only be matched by the complaints over home…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
School lunch used to pass the test
Some Chicago Public School alumni say school lunch used to be delicious, which might shock current students. How did school lunch go from delicious to disappointing?
Published on 4 weeks ago
What’s the history of Chinese gangs in Chicago?
Chicago is known for crime bosses like Al Capone, but the city is also home to two Chinese gangs that were once fierce rivals. This story first aired in 2018.
Published on 1 month ago
What a failed robbery from 1951 tells us about Chicago crime
A courageous Chicagoan once helped foil a robbery by men in butcher smocks — a little-known gang from a bygone era of crime in the city.
Published on 1 month ago
The other organizations empowering Chicago’s Chinatown
Community organizations are helping Chinatown residents preserve what long-standing family associations helped build.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago