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Curious City WBEZ Chicago
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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How Did Malört Become Chicago's Drink?
The bitter liquor has been around for about a century, but Malört's rise to Chicago icon status is a more recent story.
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What Lessons Were Learned From The '68 DNC In Chicago?
As Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, we look back at a volatile year: 1968.
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Did Soccer Have A Golden Age In Chicago?
Soccer is popular in Chicago, but it falls behind the popularity of sports like football, baseball and basketball. But in the 1920s, the popularity of soccer rivaled that of baseball.
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What's Up With All The Fake Lakes?
Cook County has a lot of artificial lakes. Many of them were once large pits left behind by major construction projects. Now, they serve as habitats for wildlife and recreation for residents.
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Why Are There So Many Irish Pubs In Chicago?
Many Irish immigrants settled in Chicago in the late 1800s, and opened up pubs to make a living, but for a sense of community. We explore the history and why there are so many Irish pubs today.
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Why Is The Only North American Baháʼí Temple In Wilmette?
The huge, gleaming Baháʼí House of Worship for North America definitely stands out from its suburban lakefront surroundings. It’s the oldest Baháʼí temple in the world, and it’s also known as the holiest. But why is it in Wilmette, Illinois?
Customer Reviews
Memory Lane in my Chicago
Such great episodes about so much Chicago history! I am taken back to my childhood memories all the way ahead to today with so many little known experiences. Nothing phony here. The guests are real Chicagoans, telling their memories of the city I love. Subscribe and binge away.
Highly recommended!
I appreciate all the good work you put in to make an awesome podcast, it helps people like me to learn more about history, urban legends, and historical events/places. 🇨🇺🇺🇸
Barbie & Ken ride a snow plow
I have to admit this show runs hot and cold. Either the topic is great or it’s kinda stupid. But the Snow Plow driver show was a new category. It was like listening to two high schoolers in a media class. I didn’t even get the whole way thru. “Gee whiz! That snow sure can get cold and you didn’t even wear gloves. Thee hee hee.”