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What’s The Oldest Family Business in Chicago?
Tracking down the oldest family business in the city is not as easy as it seems. The city’s business records only go back to 2002. Time for a fishing…
1 year, 7 months ago
‘So many connections:’ Chicago indicator species are trying to tell us something
A Curious City listener wanted to know about the decline of frogs in our area. We looked into what’s been happening with these species over the last …
1 year, 7 months ago
“It’s Not Easy Being Green”: The Decline Of Frogs In Chicago
Frogs have been on the decline in the Chicago area. The health of the frog population tells us a lot about the health of our environment.
1 year, 7 months ago
“Spooky and salacious:” Do we need to rethink prison tourism?
It’s spooky season, a time when we often visit haunted houses and think about the paranormal. And if you live in the Chicago area, you’ve probably se…
1 year, 8 months ago
Who Or What Haunts The Old Joliet Prison?
The Old Joliet Prison has been around since the 1800s. Some visitors swear they’ve experienced the paranormal there. But do ghost stories detract fro…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Does "Chicagoland" Mean, And Where Did It Come From?
The origins of "Chicagoland" can be traced back to nearly 100 years ago. Back then, it encompassed an area that went beyond the suburbs.
1 year, 8 months ago
This Episode Is Garbage
Chicago collects thousands of tons of garbage each year. We answer some questions about garbage, and follow an all-women collection crew on the job.
1 year, 8 months ago
The Legacy Of Margaret Burroughs
Margaret Burroughs is well known as the founder of the DuSable Museum. Perhaps lesser known is her decades long work teaching art to incarcerated men…
1 year, 8 months ago
Cardinal Club Was Polish Rock 'N' Roll Heaven In Chicago
Polish immigrants came to Chicago to make a living, and for a time, they got to hang out every weekend with some of Poland’s biggest stars at a small…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Was Schwinn's Legacy In Chicago?
It's easy to spot a vintage Schwinn bike zooming around the city. The family business was rooted in Chicago.
1 year, 9 months ago