A 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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Lessons Small Businesses Have Learned A Year Into The Pandemic
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.
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Listen — 17:11Monica Eng’s Hot Take On The Sweet Steak
Serious eater Monica Eng makes a semi-serious case for why the sweet steak should be considered the “most Chicago” sandwich.
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Listen — 17:41What’s Up With All Those Billboard Ads For Lawyers?
From commuter traffic to copycat behavior, here are six reasons why lawyers advertise on billboards along the Illinois-Indiana highways.
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Listen — 18:14Why Are Chicago’s Playgrounds Still Closed?
Evanston and Oak Park have reopened playgrounds, with safety guidelines. Could Chicago do something similar?
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Listen — 16:19What Happens To The Colorful Plants Along The Mag Mile In The Winter?
One listener wants to know the fate of all the bright and beautiful plants along the Mag Mile that disappear during the winter.
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Listen — 13:13Skip Delivery Apps — And Other Tips For Supporting Local Businesses
One listener wants to know how to help struggling businesses. We put together a list of ideas with the help of industry experts.
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Listen — 12:57How To Order Like A Pro From Chicago’s Thai Restaurants
Top chef Arun Sampathavivat tells you what to get and how to eat it — hint: no chopsticks.
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Listen — 14:00Did All Chicagoans Support The Civil War?
The story of Irish-American draft resisters, African-Americans who defied the odds to fight, and women who found ways to support the war.
Listen — 16:23Why The 1992 Loop Flood Is The Most Chicago Story Ever
How clout, corruption, and construction without permits led to half the Loop being evacuated.
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