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Episode 506 - Missing Sunbathers of the Indiana Dunes, The
Season 5 Episode 506
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It was supposed to be a leisurely day spent on the beach along Lake Michigan by three friends, but before the sun set, the trio of wo…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 505 - Chicago History At The Movies: The Untouchables 35th Anniversary
Season 5 Episode 505
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In June 1987, director Brian De Palma’s gangster-themed film set in Chicago was released to movie theaters. In this episode, Chicago …
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 504 - Chicago Baseball: Rube Foster and the American Giants
Season 5 Episode 504
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A Chicago baseball team that at times drew bigger crowds than the White Sox and the Cubs? This is the story of the most dominant team…
4 years, 5 months ago
EXTRAS - Edgewater Beach Hotel
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A local gal who worked at the Edgewater before becoming a singing sensation and the Edgewater Beach Hotel's connection to the Edgewat…
4 years, 5 months ago
BONUS EPISODE: City Cast Chicago and Bally's
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On Wednesday, 5/11, I was a guest on the City Cast Chicago podcast discussing the 90 year history of Bally's (pinball, slot machines,…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 503 - Edgewater Beach Hotel, The
Season 5 Episode 503
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It was known as the Queen of the Lakefront, a resort hotel unlike any other, offering guests luxury and entertainment by some of the …
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 502 - Leo Koretz, Chicago's Greatest Swindler
Season 5 Episode 502
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They called him “The Oil King” and the “New Rockefeller.” He was charming, generous, the life of the party, and by all appearances, a…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 501 - Wingfoot Express Air Disaster, The
Season 5 Episode 501
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Like something out of a Michael Bay movie, a crash in downtown Chicago became America’s first civil aviation catastrophe. Today we’re…
4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 425 - Navy Pier
Season 4 Episode 425
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It is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only in Chicago but in all of Illinois, although its use has changed numerous …
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Episode 424 - Marx Brothers in Chicago, The
Season 4 Episode 424
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They were some of the biggest comic actors of their time, influencing comedians for generations to come. Today we’re talking about th…
4 years, 6 months ago