Which Test For COVID-19 Is The Most Accurate?
Experts say painless mouth and shallow nose swabs can be nearly as good as — or possibly better than — nasopharyngeal samples for detecting COVID-19.
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WBEZ’s Curious City series is an ongoing news experiment at WBEZ, online and on the radio dial around Chicago at 91.5 FM. Its mission is to include the public in editorial decision-making, make journalism more transparent and strengthen multimedia coverage about Chicago, the surrounding region and its people (past or present).
Curious City airs on Thursdays during All Things Considered on WBEZ
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Sculpting History: Who Decides What Historical Markers Go Up In Chicago?
As statues are removed in cities across the United States, we revisit a story about what it takes to get one put up in the first place.
Listen — 11:20The Man And The Music Behind The Baseball Ballad “Go Cubs Go”
Folk singer Steve Goodman grew up going to Cubs games, and this diehard fan had a lifelong goal—to write a hit song about baseball.
Listen — 20:48How Often Should I Wash My Mask? And More Of Your Questions About Face Masks
From office use to wearing them outdoors, we clear up some of your lingering confusions about face masks.
Listen — 5:44Protest Art Has Covered Boarded Up Businesses — Will It Be Preserved?
Plywood boards became canvases for artists across Chicago. As the boards come down, one Chicagoan wonders what will happen to this art.
Listen — 11:21Why Are There So Many Music Venues In Uptown?
A rising population, developing landscape and evolving entertainment all helped form a need for the Chicago music venues we know today.
Listen — 9:00How To Be More Eco-Friendly — While Staying Safe — As Illinois Continues To Reopen
Washing reusable masks and making your own wipes are some of the ways to produce less garbage during the pandemic.
As Chicago Reopens, Is It Time To Let My Parents Meet Their Grandchildren?
As new parents to twins, Ricardo and Marcela Serment wonder if it could finally be time to invite some helping hands into their home.
Listen — 10:42If Parks Are Open, Why Aren’t The Playgrounds?
One Curious Citizen heard the risk of COVID-19 transmission is low outdoors — yet the city is keeping its more than 600 playgrounds closed.
Sun Wah BBQ In Uptown Will Require Patrons To Sign A Health Affidavit To Dine
WBEZ spoke to co-owner Kelly Cheng about the decision.
