Curious City | WBEZ Chicago

From baking to birdwatching, Chicagoans share some of the ways they’ve managed to get through a year of social distancing.

Mar. 27

The effects of the groundbreaking engineering feat are still being felt today — as far as the Gulf of Mexico.

Mar. 25

Curious City spent the morning at two Chicago-area vaccination sites and spoke to people who’d just gotten a dose of the vaccine.

Mar. 18

Listen — 21:55

The violin-playing, whistling musician wanted to know more about the Metro, the Hideout and Lyric Opera House, all places he’s performed.

Mar. 11

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We asked small businesses in Chicago how they’ve been doing — and what they’ve been doing — over the past year. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar. 4

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Serious eater Monica Eng makes a semi-serious case for why the sweet steak should be considered the “most Chicago” sandwich.

Feb. 25

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From commuter traffic to copycat behavior, here are six reasons why lawyers advertise on billboards along the Illinois-Indiana highways.

Feb. 11

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Evanston and Oak Park have reopened playgrounds, with safety guidelines. Could Chicago do something similar?

Feb. 7

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One listener wants to know the fate of all the bright and beautiful plants along the Mag Mile that disappear during the winter.

Feb. 4

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One listener wants to know how to help struggling businesses. We put together a list of ideas with the help of industry experts.

Jan. 28

Listen — 12:57