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  • 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?

    Oct. 27, 2022 read more
    Listen — 24:35
  • 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.

    Oct. 21, 2022 read more
    Listen — 41:12
  • Here 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.

    Oct. 17, 2022 read more
  • 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.

    Oct. 14, 2022 read more
    Listen — 24:14
  • What’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.

    Oct. 6, 2022 read more
    Listen — 31:19
  • The 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.

    Sept. 29, 2022 read more
    Listen — 14:53
  • Here’s how Chicago got so many Old Style signs

    We uncover the history and bask in the glow of a ubiquitous Chicago bar sign.

    Sept. 22, 2022 read more
    Listen — 16:01
  • Think 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.

    Sept. 22, 2022 read more
  • 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.

    Sept. 15, 2022 read more
    Listen — 14:13
  • 30 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.

    Sept. 8, 2022 read more
    Listen — 24:27
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