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Saving A Great Lakes Species One Nest At A Time
Episode 213
For 71 years, piping plovers were missing from Cook County shores. Monty and Rose changed that in 2019, and one organization is working hard to ensur…
1 year, 7 months ago
Chicago's Tornado Season Is Getting Stronger, Longer, And Much More Dangerous
Episode 212
WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder talks about the historic July 15th tornado outbreak, and why more days like it are likely on the way.
Host - Jon …
1 year, 7 months ago
How A Reader's Tip Led To Federal Charges For Loretto Hospital Executives
Episode 211
The former chief financial officer at Loretto Hospital who was at the center of a COVID vaccine scandal in the early days of the pandemic has been ch…
1 year, 7 months ago
Will Nascar Return To Chicago Next Year?
Episode 210
Another year of Nascar in the books, but the question remains -- is it worth it? Melody Mercado with a recap of what went down Nascar weekend, and ho…
1 year, 7 months ago
From Her Grandpa's Boat On Lake Michigan To Paris 2024
Episode 209
Maggie Shea grew up sailing with her family on Lake Michigan on her grandfather’s boat WINDANCER, and quickly fell in love with being on the water an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Where Did All The Music Festivals Go?
Episode 208
The Silver Room Block Party and Hyde Park Summer Fest grew from neighborhood parties into popular, community-focused festivals. But the fests got too…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Group Fishing Divvy Bikes Out Of Lake Michigan
Episode 207
So many bikes litter the lake that the Fire Department, the rideshare company and a group of volunteers dubbed the Divvy Fishers Society can barely k…
1 year, 8 months ago
After Being Shot At, The 'Army Of Moms' Leader Might Quit
Episode 206
Tamar Manasseh, founder of Mothers Against Senseless Killing, is considering disbanding the group, which keeps watch over Englewood blocks, after she…
1 year, 8 months ago
Conquering The Cubs-Sox Red Line Doubleheader
Episode 205
Eighteen innings of baseball over nine hours in 90-plus-degree weather, with a packed train ride in between? It takes guts, a game plan, at least a f…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Is The True Chicago Accent -- And Why Is It Dying?
Episode 204
The so-called “Chicago accent” is one of the city’s greatest exports, alongside Italian beef, deep-dish pizza and up-and-coming sketch comedians.
But …
1 year, 8 months ago