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
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15mins
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
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19mins
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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15mins
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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14mins
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
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17mins
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
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23mins
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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16mins
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
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24mins
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
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19mins
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
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21mins