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What’s the History of the Medinah Temple and Its Original Owners?
Before it was a place to gamble or shop, the Medinah Temple was the longtime home to the Medinah Shriners, an organization shrouded in secrecy.
2 years, 11 months ago
Who Enforces the Rules at Dog Parks?
It can be a tense situation when a dog bites another dog at the park. Who’s making sure it’s handled properly? No matter what kind of dog you have, t…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Fireside Bowl: An Unlikely Place For Punks Of All Ages
In the ‘90s, an old bowling alley hosted a few punk shows. For a little over a decade, it became the all-ages heart of Chicago’s punk and indie scene.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Are the suburbs taking the “Little India” title away from Devon Avenue?
Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood has been the region’s top destination for South Asian restaurants, grocery stores, clothing, jewelry and …
3 years ago
Traveling Parties: A Queer Chicago Culture Of Partying As Resistance
The history of traveling queer parties in Chicago is rooted in exclusion and racism. This week, we spoke with Pat McCombs and Vera Washington — longt…
3 years ago
Soul Train: How Chicago birthed the “hippest trip in America”
For more than 3 decades, Soul Train brought the coolest music and dancers to TV sets across the country. It also featured the coolest host, Don Corne…
3 years, 1 month ago
Is That A Lobster In The Chicago River?
It’s an invasive species that doesn’t seem harmful at first glance. But if they go unchecked, these little things can disrupt local ecologies.
3 years, 1 month ago
When And Why did The West Ridge Neighborhood Become Such An Orthodox Jewish Enclave?
Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood has had a large, vibrant Jewish population since the late 1940’s. But at some point, the people living there became…
3 years, 1 month 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.
3 years, 1 month ago