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What Was The American Negro Exposition Of 1940?
Fed up with how Black Americans were portrayed at world’s fairs, Black organizers created the “first real Negro World’s Fair” in Chicago in 1940. As …
2 years, 4 months ago
Chicago Is Where Black Cinema Took Root
In 1913 Chicagoan William Foster became the first Black director to make a film with an all Black cast. Yet most people have never heard of him. Join…
2 years, 5 months ago
What’s The Impact Of Storefront Churches On A Community?
Storefront churches have been around since the early 1900s when African-Americans migrated up north from the South. Many are in operation in South an…
2 years, 5 months ago
Bumper-to-Bumper With Some Questions About Chicago Traffic
There’s never a shortage of complaints about Chicago traffic, but experts swear it could be worse. We investigate the science behind lane closures an…
2 years, 5 months ago
What It’s Like To Drive A Snow Plow
There’s a lot that goes into keeping the city streets clear of ice and snow. A snowplow driver shows us the ropes. And did you know Chicago used to s…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Curious City Team Answers Five Wintery Questions
The weather outside is frightful, but our answers to 5 Chicago winter-related questions are delightful.
2 years, 5 months ago
The History Of The Walnut Room And Why It’s Not Nostalgic For Everyone
The Walnut Room in the Macy’s department store downtown has been a longstanding holiday tradition in Chicago. While it is a source of Christmas nosta…
2 years, 6 months ago
Are News Boxes A Thing Of The Past?
You’ll only see news boxes for free publications around today, but those papers are important for many people.
2 years, 6 months ago
The First Black-Owned And Operated Airport Was In Robbins
The Chicago area played a key role in Black aviation in the early 1900s. The founders of the first Black-owned airport learned to fly in Chicago and …
2 years, 6 months ago
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.
2 years, 6 months ago