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A Most Unusual School Year: Part I
We’ve spent the last couple of months reimagining the Curious City podcast and trying out some new ways to answer your questions. And now, the wait i…
5 years, 7 months ago
Where Does Your Poop Go?
In 2015, Satchel Lang was a curious five-year-old Chicagoan who didn’t want poop’s destiny to remain such a mystery. Now 11-years-old, we catch back …
5 years, 7 months ago
What My Family’s Great Migration Story Reveals About Chicago Blues
In the 20th century, millions of Black Americans who lived in southern states packed up and moved to northern cities — drawn by the promise of greate…
5 years, 7 months ago
What Chicago’s Architectural Clues Reveal About How We Lived
If you’ve lived in or visited an older home or apartment building in Chicago, like question asker Biz Knapp, chances are it has an odd door or some o…
5 years, 8 months ago
Chicago Residents Say Rats Are A Problem, So What Is The Solution?
We’re back on the rat beat! Through WBEZ’s Citizens’ Agenda project, Chicagoans expressed concerns about the large number of rats in their neighborho…
5 years, 8 months ago
What Was It Like To Dance At The Warehouse Club In Chicago?
House music got its start in the early 1980s — and it originated right here in Chicago. Many people say The Warehouse, a prominent house music club, …
5 years, 8 months ago
Carl Sandburg’s Chicago
The famous poet and writer Carl Sandburg spent more than two decades in Chicago, from 1912 to 1930. In this archival episode from 2017, we explore ho…
5 years, 8 months ago
Here’s How Climate Change Is Impacting Lake Michigan
Recent wildfires on the West Coast and Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to replace lead service lines in Chicago have brought the environment to the top of our…
5 years, 8 months ago
How Accountable Is The Mayor For Police Misconduct?
For the last couple of months, we’ve been bringing you stories from our archive as we experiment with some new formats. Now, we wanted to share one o…
5 years, 9 months ago
What We Do — And Don’t — Know About Chicago’s Lead Water Problem
The Mayor announced a plan to replace the city’s extensive network of lead service lines. So what does that mean for Chicago residents and the water …
5 years, 9 months ago