Wells Street Bridge construction then and now

Mar. 11, 2013
When the city replaced the Wells Street Bridge in 1922, “L” service was suspended for just three days. How’d they manage that? 

When you could ride the ‘L’ to your grave

Feb. 22, 2013
If you’re used to riding the ‘L’ for work or fun, don’t get unnerved about our Curious Citizen’s question about posthumous public transit. 

The Encyclopedia Show Presents Series 5, Vol 6: February 7th in History

Feb. 7, 2013
The topic of this month Encylopedia Show is the day February 7th in history.

Greg Borzo

Jan. 24, 2013
Greg Borzo discusses his new book, Chicago Cable Cars.

Tuna’s marketing masterpiece

Dec. 15, 2012
How did tuna go from an unknown fish to one of America’s favorite foods? Credit World War I, and a brilliantly simple ad campaign. 

The other Capone

Dec. 8, 2012
Al Capone, the infamous head of the Chicago Outfit, was Public Enemy #1. His brother, Ralph Capone, was Public Enemy #3. 

The Kelly O'Connor McNees Interview

Oct. 12, 2012
The author of In Need of a Good Wife talks mail-order brides, centipedes and rejection letters.

A quiz on Chicago heat

Aug. 22, 2012
WBEZ history blogger John Schmidt quizzes you on extreme Chicago weather. 

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