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  • An Aldi closes and a Chicago neighborhood is reeling from the impact

    What happens to a neighborhood without a grocery store? We talked to Garfield Park residents about how they’ve been impacted.

    Feb. 17 read more
    Listen — 21:19
  • Do you find judicial elections confusing? Read this!

    If the judges section on the ballot leaves you feeling stuck, read these seven frequently asked questions about judicial elections.

    Feb. 16 read more
  • The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition And Chicago’s Rivalry With New York

    In this podcast episode, two actors playing New York and Chicago duke it out over who will host the coveted 1893 World’s Fair.

    Feb. 10 read more
    Listen — 15:53
  • Who will buy a shuttered West Side Aldi? The city of Chicago is interested.

    The bold move aims to keep one of the last remaining grocery stores in Garfield Park from permanently disappearing.

    Feb. 8 read more
  • Burnt out and overwhelmed: Meet the quitters of the Great Resignation

    From truck drivers to accountants, Chicago-area residents who quit their jobs during the pandemic say they have no regrets.

    Feb. 4 read more
    Listen — 16:56
  • What’s life like in Chicago-area mobile home communities?

    For many residents, mobile home parks offer pride in ownership, a sense of safety and a tight-knit community.

    Jan. 28 read more
    Listen — 36:14
  • Every time you poop, you’re helping Chicago health officials track COVID

    People shed the virus through their nose and mouth and in their poop! The city is using sewage data to help keep tabs on transmission.

    Jan. 22 read more
  • Are there fallout shelters left in Chicago?

    There are plenty, but let’s just say they’re not ready for a nuclear apocalypse.

    Jan. 20 read more
    Listen — 13:43
  • How do I cope with the stress of another Chicago pandemic winter?

    Winter can be stressful. Beyond dreaming of a beach in Florida, there are things you can do to get through.

    Jan. 14 read more
    Listen — 16:26
  • Love is in the air in the basement of the Cook County Clerk’s office

    Marriage and Civil Union Court in downtown Chicago might be dimly lit, but love and romance light it up each day.

    Jan. 7 read more
    Listen — 20:40
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