Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDaley vs. Little Italy: Did The Mayor Drop UIC On The Neighborhood Out Of Spite?
Why did Richard J. Daley push for the UIC campus to rise from the heart of a long-standing ethnic neighborhood? In this special Curious City presenta…
7 years, 9 months ago
Hidden in Plain Sight: Inside Downtown Chicago's Windowless, Doorless Buildings
Here’s a peek at what goes on inside some of these “mystery buildings” and how their architectural disguises have evolved over the decades.
7 years, 10 months ago
This Synagogue’s Story Mirrors The History Of Jewish Migration Across Chicago
We trace one synagogue’s migration, from the Maxwell Street neighborhood to North Lawndale to West Rogers Park.
7 years, 10 months ago
What Happened To The East Chicago Residents Forced Out By Pollution?
More than 1,100 people had to move due to pollution. We follow two of them as they fight to find housing.
7 years, 10 months ago
What Are The Costs Of Chicago’s Air And Water Show?
The city says the show generates millions of dollars in business. But some listeners wonder whether it’s worth the environmental costs.
7 years, 10 months ago
Skyscraper Central: Why Are So Many of Chicago's Tallest Buildings Located Downtown?
We find out why downtown became the go-to destination for Chicago’s tallest buildings, and whether that might change in the future.
7 years, 10 months ago
An Extended Interview With Actor And Improviser T.J. Jagodowski
Lots of famous comedians got their start in Chicago. Actor and improviser T.J. Jagodowski talks with Jimmy Carrane about why that’s the case.
7 years, 11 months ago
What Officials Are(n't) Doing About Chicago’s Lead Pipes
Chicago has the nation's most extensive network of lead service lines, but city officials say drinking water is safe.
7 years, 11 months ago
How The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Played Into Chicago’s Rivalry With New York
In this live podcast episode, two actors playing New York and Chicago duke it out over who will host the coveted 1893 World’s Fair.
7 years, 11 months ago
Why Do Chicago Beaches Ban Flotation Devices?
One Chicagoan wonders why Chicago beaches ban things like rafts and boogie boards. But experts say there's good reason to leave them at home.
7 years, 11 months ago