Who Tolls The Bells In Chicago?
Plenty of area church bells are automated, but some are still hand-rung. Here’s a profile of five, each with its own distinct sound and community.
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The Story Behind The ‘You Can’t Jail The Revolution’ Poster
We trace the history of the iconic phrase and raised fist gesture on a protest poster from the 1969 trial of the ‘Chicago 8.’
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Listen — 23:42Despite A Promise, Chicago Has Made No Progress On Removal Of Lead Pipes
Last year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a plan to remove Chicago’s toxic lead pipes. But so far, not a single pipe has been replaced.
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Listen — 21:15Yes, Chicago Has Good Bagels. Here’s Where To Find Them.
In fact, there are more than a dozen better-than-decent examples of the Jewish baked art form — schmear or no schmear.
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Listen — 25:42April Fools Edition: Three Historic Chicago Hoaxes And Pranks
Chicago history buff Paul Durica shares famous ruses, hoaxes and stunts pulled by (and on) local media.
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Listen — 21:0715 Things Helping Chicagoans Get Through The Pandemic
From baking to birdwatching, Chicagoans share some of the ways they’ve managed to get through a year of social distancing.
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Floods, Carp, And Crap: The Environmental Impacts Of The Chicago River Reversal
The effects of the groundbreaking engineering feat are still being felt today — as far as the Gulf of Mexico.
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From ‘Cautious’ To ‘Blessed’: Chicagoans Reflect On Getting Vaccinated
Curious City spent the morning at two Chicago-area vaccination sites and spoke to people who’d just gotten a dose of the vaccine.
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Listen — 21:55A History Of Some Iconic Chicago Music Venues With Musician Andrew Bird
The violin-playing, whistling musician wanted to know more about the Metro, the Hideout and Lyric Opera House, all places he’s performed.
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