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A Chicago Historian Tackles Your Questions About The City
Historian Dominic Pacyga shares his encyclopedic knowledge of Chicago history and answers questions about everything from breweries to slaughterhouse…
5 years ago
Chicago’s Fishing Industry And Some Stargazing Spots
Chicago once had a booming commercial fishing industry. Lawrence’s Fish and Shrimp is one of the last vestiges of that industry--serving up all kinds…
5 years, 1 month ago
Chicago’s Steak And Lemonade Combo And Those Structures On The Lake
The beef sandwich and slushy drink combo are sold together all across the South and West sides of Chicago. Reporter Monica Eng tracks down the guy wh…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Union Workers Who Created Those Infamous Rat Balloons
Scabby the Rat is now common on picket lines around the world, but the balloon started right here in the Chicago area. This week on the show, we dig …
5 years, 1 month ago
Paletas and Paleteros: The Art of the Cart
Paletero Victor Cruz says selling popsicles takes “patience.” Curious City learns the tricks of the trade.
5 years, 1 month ago
Where Did Chicagoans Go To Drink During Prohibition?
This week on Curious City, we’re visiting the spots where Chicagoans would enjoy their beer and spirits during Prohibition.
5 years, 1 month ago
Chicago’s Tornado-Proof Delusion
In 1967 a tornado hit the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn. It’s been a defining moment in the village’s history. Thirty three people were killed that day,…
5 years, 2 months ago
How Clean Is The Water At Chicago’s Beaches?
It’s that time of the year where we can all finally hit the beach. But our listeners have a lot of questions about Chicago’s beaches. Like, how clean…
5 years, 2 months ago
What’s The Deal With ‘Midwest Nice?’
The common stereotype for Midwesterners is that we’re polite, friendly...and passive-aggressive. But is there any truth to that? Reporter Andrew Merr…
5 years, 2 months ago
What’s Happening With Chicago’s Toxic Lead Service Lines?
Illinois passed a new law last month that sets a deadline for the state to replace all of its toxic lead service lines -- those pipes that deliver dr…
5 years, 2 months ago