'South Side Stories': The Legend Of Harold’s
This curated episode from WBEZ and Comedy Central’s "South Side Stories" explores why every Harold’s chicken tastes different.
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When Chicago's 'Dibs' Tradition Gets Dirty
Police records show that dibs disputes have led to everything from broken mirrors to life-threatening acts of retaliation.
Listen — 7:38Who Wrote The Song About The Cow That Started The Great Chicago Fire?
It’s sung everywhere from summer camps to soccer games. We dig into the song’s contested origins, and how it became such a hit.
Listen — 9:37What Was Chicago’s Foodie Scene Like In The Early 20th Century?
From raw celery to “milk toast,” we explore the biggest food fads of the era — and the restaurants that served them.
Listen — 13:32What Makes Chicago's Dating Scene Distinct?
We explore a phenomenon called “cuffing” and the (short) lengths Chicagoans will go for love.
Listen — 8:22Little Eddie's Field Trip: The Union Stock Yards Through the Eyes of an Eighth Grader
Back in the 1940s, Chicago school kids took local field trips that would be unthinkable today.
Listen — 3:55Are Chicagoans True Midwesterners?
Chicago is geographically in the Midwest. But many people believe that being “Midwestern” is something else entirely.
Listen — 8:38Expert Tips On How To Stay Warm During Chicago’s Brutal Cold
From mail carriers to photographers, we asked people who spend a lot of time in the cold how they stay warm.
Listen — 8:36What’s The Deal With ‘Midwest Nice?’
The common stereotype for Midwesterners is that we’re polite, friendly ... and passive-aggressive. But is there any truth to that?
Listen — 8:25What Happens To The Lincoln Park Zoo Animals In The Winter?
Do the animals go somewhere warm, like Florida? Does the zoo give them coats? We took a behind-the-scene tour of the zoo to find out.
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