The haunting of 92 Rainbow Road
The decaying house in the woods in Barrington had been glorious in its heyday. Then it lured teens with its legends and lore. What was true?
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Chicago was once king of the ring in pro wrestling
Behind the outsized characters and good-versus-evil narratives, promoters used TV and strongarm business deals to put Chicago on the map.
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Listen — 41:12Here are some highlights from the Curious City event at El Paseo Community Garden
Our live episode covered the history of El Paseo Community Garden and included a Q&A with longtime garden volunteers.
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Volunteers share lessons they’ve learned working with refugees and immigrants
Volunteers from religious organizations say welcoming immigrants is a core part of their faith. But there are lessons to be learned in the process.
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Listen — 24:14What’s it like to come out later in life?
Former WBEZ host Tony Sarabia talks with people who came out later in life about how it affected their closest relationships.
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Listen — 31:19The story of Dunning, a ‘tomb for the living’
In both life and death, the people who ended up at Dunning were some of Chicago’s least fortunate residents.
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Listen — 14:53Here’s how Chicago got so many Old Style signs
We uncover the history and bask in the glow of a ubiquitous Chicago bar sign.
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Listen — 16:01Think your house is haunted? Tell us about it!
WBEZ’s Curious City wants to hear your spine-tingling stories of unexplained sights and sounds, spiritual cleansings and other spooky things.
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Illinois is abuzz with bees, but their future is uncertain
Some species of bees are doing OK. Others are not. Experts explain how everything from climate change to how we garden is impacting bees.
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Listen — 14:1330 years ago, teens could dance and find connection at a club called Medusa’s
Medusa’s was “like a community center for weirdos and freaks and everybody else in between,” say Chicagoans who went there as teens.
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