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How Political Clout And Union Power Created Chicago’s Lead Water Problem
Chicago continued to use lead pipes long after many cities banned
them. We look at the politics and personalities behind
it.
8 years ago
Daley 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…
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years, 1 month 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.
8 years, 1 month 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.
8 years, 1 month 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.
8 years, 1 month 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.
8 years, 2 months ago