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Episode 813 - Lincoln Park's Statues, Sculptures, and Oddities
Season 8 Episode 813
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If you're planning on walking through Lincoln Park anytime soon, you may be curious about all the statues you'll find. With the help …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 812 - Chicago's Uptown Theater with author Robert Loerzel
Season 8 Episode 812
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In August of 1925, an opulent cinema opened on Broadway just north of Lawrence Avenue. Joining me today to discuss the history of tha…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 811 - One on Every Corner: Four Moon Tavern, Roscoe Village, and the Pencil Factory Strike with writer Leigh Giangreco
Season 8 Episode 811
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The return of One on Every Corner, where we discuss a neighborhood drinking establishment, the neighborhood around it, and more. Join…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 810 - Chicago: The Loop & Beyond with photographer Nenad Spasojevic
Season 8 Episode 810
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There is more to Chicago than the Bean, The Loop, and Navy Pier. Joining me in this episode to discuss his photography, what he loves…
1 year, 2 months ago
FROM THE ARCHIVES - Baby Face Nelson and The Battle of Barrington
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In what was then primarily farmlands 39 miles outside of Chicago, a gun battle erupted between federal law enforcement agents and an …
1 year, 3 months ago
FROM THE ARCHIVES - Herrin Coal Massacre, The
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The 103th anniversary of one of the most violent labor battles in the U.S. is June 21-22, 2025. This is the story of the Herrin Coal …
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 809 - Chicago's Fine Arts Building with author Keir Graff
Season 8 Episode 809
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It is a Chicago Landmark called an “exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, and historical heritage of the City of Chicago…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 808 - The Rise and Fall of Chicago’s Brickyards
Season 8 Episode 808
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Chicago is known for industry – stockyards, steel mills, and more, but this city had another that thrived for nearly 150 years. Today…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 807 - Chicago's Buckingham Fountain and Queen Elizabeth II's 1959 Visit
Season 8 Episode 807
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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is being turned on for the season on Saturday, May 10, 2025, so this seems like the perfect time to dis…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 806 - Don't Go with authors Tonika Lewis Johnson and Maria Krysan
Season 8 Episode 806
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Discussing their book "Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How To Disrupt It" are authors Tonika Lewis Johnson and Maria Krysan.
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1 year, 5 months ago