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Chicago Public Radio invites you to contribute to a new collection of sound—from the sounds of the city to the sounds of the prairie. SOUNDMARKS, derived from the word “landmark,” serve to identify sounds which are unique to an area. They are short segments broadcast during moments between programming throughout the day, and aim to share the sounds of the diverse people and places that make up our community.
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Oak Park Farmer's Market
Wed, 18 Nov 2009



Rahula Strohl of Nichols Farm and Orchard explains what's kept him engaged selling organic produce at farmer's markets for over twenty years.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen

 



Proviso Math and Science Academy Robotics Team
Wed, 18 Nov 2009



Students on the Proviso Math and Science Academy's 2009-2010 \"Monty Pythons\" Robotics Team discuss the process of building a prototype crab drive.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
Mon, 02 Nov 2009



Environmentalist Mike Sands tours Prairie Crossing subdivision's all-organic Learning Farm in Grayslake, Illinois.  His harvest of a fresh egg elicits a chorus of disapproval from onlooking hens.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Elmhurst Park District Skate Park
Fri, 30 Oct 2009



At The Elmhurst Park District Skate Park, veteran skateboarder Torrance Roach explains what keeps him shredding, and how he makes sure he's ready any time, any place.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow
Mon, 19 Oct 2009



At Midwest SOARRING Foundation's 2009 Harvest Pow-Wow, held in Naperville, Illinois, Menominee Nation Member Mike Pamonicutt discusses his dancing tradition, to the sounds of the Milwaukee Bucks traditional singer-drummers.  A short walk with the microphone demonstrates the bells on Mike's handmade regalia. 

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen

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