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Who’s Behind The CTA Holiday Train? Santa And The Elves!
The CTA Holiday Train started from humble beginnings. Then a holiday celebrity and his helpers turned it into a Chicago tradition.
1 year, 6 months ago
In Chicago, forget the cocktail; a beer and a shot will do
Chicago is a city of pubs and taverns with a robust drinking culture. During the holiday season, that might mean sipping on some warm Swedish glögg, …
1 year, 6 months ago
Where did the Tom & Jerry cocktail come from?
The Tom & Jerry cocktail didn’t originate in Chicago, but this cakey drink feels very Midwestern. We get into the drunken history of this classic dri…
1 year, 6 months ago
Beer, architecture and Lincoln Square: The lasting impact of German culture in Chicago
If you’ve ever shown up to a bar on a Sunday afternoon or listened to a concert at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, you’ve experienced firsthand the l…
1 year, 6 months ago
Christkindlmarket’s Forgotten Year
A Curious City listener collects Christkindlmarket mugs. But there’s one mug in her collection without a year on it. We go in search of that lost yea…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why is there an aviary at O'Hare Airport?
A curious listener asked why he saw an aviary at O'Hare Airport. It turns out, it isn't an aviary at all — it’s a trap for an invasive species of bi…
1 year, 7 months ago
What happens to birds stuck inside the airport?
Airplanes aren’t the only ones flying around at the airport. Birds often get stuck inside the terminal, and they can be a challenge to get out.
1 year, 7 months ago
‘Indigenous Chicago’ project shows the city has always been a Native place
November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous people in…
1 year, 7 months ago
Without Native Americans, Would We Have Chicago As We Know It?
Chicago histories usually start in 1830, but Native Americans were already settled in the region long before that. Curious City fills you in on what …
1 year, 7 months ago
Bodegas, ‘The Bear’ and why family business is the ‘backbone of the economy’
When you think of a family business, one of two images probably comes to mind: either the mom and pop shop around the corner or the dysfunctional fam…
1 year, 7 months ago