What’s The Best Way To Eat Giardiniera? We Asked, You Answered.
Some say on pizza, others say in eggs. Chicagoans offer up their tips for how to use giardiniera.
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Don’t Believe The Height! Why Chicago Suburb Names Flat Out Lie About Their Elevation
From Chicago Heights to Mount Prospect, here’s why Chicago suburb names flat out lie about their elevation.
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Listen — 14:41Los niños de Chicago deben aprender sobre la tortura policial. ¿Cómo se les enseña?
El plan de estudios es obligatorio, pero al profesor de historia, William Weaver, le preocupa que algunos profesores sean renuentes a enseñarlo.
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She Changed Workplace Safety Forever — And You’ve Likely Never Heard Of Her
Alice Hamilton’s investigations into toxins in Chicago’s factories led to some of the first workplace safety laws in the country.
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Listen — 18:39Chicago Kids Are Required To Learn About Police Torture. So How’s It Being Taught?
History teacher William Weaver says even though the curriculum is mandatory, he worries some teachers are reluctant to teach it.
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How A Polio Epidemic Led To The Creation Of WBEZ
WBEZ didn’t always report the news. In fact, it started out broadcasting educational shows for kids.
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Listen — 24:14A 1990s Mural At The 18th Street Station Will Be Restored By A Pilsen Artist
The murals came out of a long tradition of community-based art in Chicago, which began with the Chicano movement in the 1960s.
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A Citizen’s Guide To Proposing Legislation in Chicago
In Chicago, you don’t have to be an elected official to submit legislation to City Council. But like most things in this city, it helps to know someone.
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Listen — 17:59Do Chicagoans Need To Conserve Water? Experts Say Yes.
Climate change, cost and rules about Chicago’s water usage are just a few of the reasons experts say Chicagoans should conserve water.
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Listen — 3:56Who Tolls The Bells In Chicago?
Plenty of area church bells are automated, but some are still hand-rung. Here’s a profile of five, each with its own distinct sound and community.
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