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Curious City

Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.

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Is That A Lobster In The Chicago River?

Is That A Lobster In The Chicago River?

It’s an invasive species that doesn’t seem harmful at first glance. But if they go unchecked, these little things can di... Read more

10 Aug 2023

15mins

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When And Why did The West Ridge Neighborhood Become Such An Orthodox Jewish Enclave?

When And Why did The West Ridge Neighborhood Become Such An Orthodox Jewish Enclave?

Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood has had a large, vibrant Jewish population since the late 1940’s. But at some point, t... Read more

3 Aug 2023

19mins

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What Does "Chicagoland" Mean, And Where Did It Come From?

What Does "Chicagoland" Mean, And Where Did It Come From?

The origins of “Chicagoland” can be traced back to nearly 100 years ago. Back then, it encompassed an area that went bey... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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Chicago’s Steak And Lemonade Combo, And Those Structures On The Lake

Chicago’s Steak And Lemonade Combo, And Those Structures On The Lake

The beef sandwich and slushy drink combo are sold together all across the South and West sides of Chicago. Reporter Moni... Read more

19 Jul 2023

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The Whos And Whys Behind Chicago's So-Called Teen Takeovers

The Whos And Whys Behind Chicago's So-Called Teen Takeovers

It's summertime in Chicago, and once again massive teen gatherings are making headlines. We find out who is organizing t... Read more

13 Jul 2023

17mins

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Love It Or Hate It; Malört Is Chicago’s Drink

Love It Or Hate It; Malört Is 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.

6 Jul 2023

23mins

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Four Dances Invented in Chicago, Plus a Traditional One Chicagoans Keep Alive

Four Dances Invented in Chicago, Plus a Traditional One Chicagoans Keep Alive

We waltz with the musicians and dancers who popularized dances in Chicago, and we feel the beat with the people who keep... Read more

29 Jun 2023

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What Happens To Unidentified Or Unclaimed Bodies in Cook County?

What Happens To Unidentified Or Unclaimed Bodies in Cook County?

When someone dies in Cook County and there’s no one to identify or claim the body, a small army of people from the publi... Read more

22 Jun 2023

24mins

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Chi-Town Is A Pie Town, But We Search Out The Best Single-Slice Pizza In The City

Chi-Town Is A Pie Town, But We Search Out The Best Single-Slice Pizza In The City

A New York transplant loves everything about Chicago, but misses the easy access to a big slice of pizza on a paper plat... Read more

15 Jun 2023

19mins

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Why Is The Only North American Baháʼí Temple In Wilmette?

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 surroundi... Read more

8 Jun 2023

21mins

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