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Like NYC and Paris, Chicago was a hub for fashion designers
A question about a sweater in a thrift store turns into a search for a prominent Chicago designer of the 1980s. Along the way, we discover the city’s…
1 year, 2 months ago
How sweet the sound: The history of Evanston folk coffeehouse Amazingrace
Folk music surged in popularity across America in the late 1950s through the ‘70s, including here in the Chicago area. Last episode, we looked at how…
1 year, 2 months ago
‘An underground subculture’: How Chicago coffeehouses shaped the folk revival movement
In the 1960s and 70s, Chicago coffeehouses were popular spots for young people. These were alcohol-free establishments where people in their teens an…
1 year, 2 months ago
You May Also Like: Stories Without End
Introducing WBEZ's latest podcast series, Making: Stories Without End. Host Natalie Moore takes you on a journey to learn about daytime soap operas a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is extremist ideology still fringe?
Extremism in America has been on the rise.
Last episode, we looked at extremist groups in Chicago and how they terrorized select groups of people and…
1 year, 2 months ago
How much influence did white supremacist groups have on Chicago housing?
Extremist groups of the 1950s played a violent part, alongside real estate and neighborhood organizations, in keeping Chicago segregated.
1 year, 2 months ago
What's up with the Chicago's feral cats?
Chicago is home to thousands of feral cats, and some people are looking after them.
1 year, 2 months ago
“Enemy Alien”: How Chicago photojournalist Jun Fujita avoided Japanese internment camps
Jun Fujita is the Japanese-American photographer behind some of the most recognizable photographs taken in Chicago in the 20th century, including his…
1 year, 3 months ago
Restriction and sanctuary: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants
Chicago is in the national spotlight when it comes to the immigration debate, but that’s nothing new to the mayoral office. We take a look back at ho…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Life and Legacy of Alice Hamilton
Scientist Alice Hamilton’s investigations into toxins in Chicago’s factories led to some of the first workplace safety laws in the country. She was k…
1 year, 3 months ago