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Back to SearchThe Cha-Cha Slide And More: Which Dances Were Invented In Chicago?
Don your dancing shoes as we track down the Chicago band members, musicians, and dancers who helped create five iconic moves.Â
6 years, 10 months ago
Having ‘The Talk’: Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions
A child psychiatrist, a public defender and a police officer weigh in on how to prepare kids for interacting with the police.
6 years, 10 months ago
Rats! The Science And Stories Behind Chicago’s Most Unwanted Pests
To explore the mysteries of Chicago’s rodents, Curious City took a rat safari, interviewed experts and turned your stories into a zine.
6 years, 10 months ago
Why Chicago’s Depression-Era School Murals Sparked Debates About Art And Politics For 80 Years
Some were called Communist, while others have been called out for lack of diversity.
6 years, 10 months ago
Nicky’s And The Big Baby Mystery Part II: We Found Nicky V.!
Our recent search for the origins of a famous South burger hit a dead end — until the elusive Nicky Vagenas finally came forward.
6 years, 10 months ago
Chicago’s Race Riots Of 1919 Contributed To The Segregation We See Today
Choices made in the wake of the violence set a foundation for the racial inequality the city continues to grapple with.
6 years, 11 months ago
Why Chicago Had Race Riots During The ‘Red Summer’ Of 1919
Long-brewing racial tensions came to a head one hot summer day, when a black boy was drowned near a whites-only beach.
6 years, 11 months ago
The Heart Of The City: Finding Chicago’s Geographic Center
It smells like garbage and gym shoes, but, surprisingly, the city’s geographic center says a lot about Chicago’s soul.
6 years, 11 months ago
Did A WWII Nuclear Experiment Make The U Of C Radioactive?
We used a Geiger counter to see if we could detect any radiation footprint from the site of the first sustained nuclear chain reaction.
6 years, 11 months ago
The Scoop On Poop At Chicago’s Beaches
Use our handy guide to determine which Chicago beaches are safe for swimming, and when to proceed with caution.
7 years ago