Yes, people really do win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways
How do giveaways work? Why do people give during pledge drives in the first place? We answer some common questions about membership drives.
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The man who built the old Morton Salt complex helped shape Chicago
Joy Morton and his salt company didn’t just dominate the salt industry. They helped create the city as we know it.
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Listen — 15:14An Aldi closes and a Chicago neighborhood is reeling from the impact
What happens to a neighborhood without a grocery store? We talked to Garfield Park residents about how they’ve been impacted.
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Listen — 21:19Do you find judicial elections confusing? Read this!
If the judges section on the ballot leaves you feeling stuck, read these seven frequently asked questions about judicial elections.
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The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition And Chicago’s Rivalry With New York
In this podcast episode, two actors playing New York and Chicago duke it out over who will host the coveted 1893 World’s Fair.
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Listen — 15:53Who will buy a shuttered West Side Aldi? The city of Chicago is interested.
The bold move aims to keep one of the last remaining grocery stores in Garfield Park from permanently disappearing.
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Burnt out and overwhelmed: Meet the quitters of the Great Resignation
From truck drivers to accountants, Chicago-area residents who quit their jobs during the pandemic say they have no regrets.
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Listen — 16:56What’s life like in Chicago-area mobile home communities?
For many residents, mobile home parks offer pride in ownership, a sense of safety and a tight-knit community.
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Listen — 36:14Every time you poop, you’re helping Chicago health officials track COVID
People shed the virus through their nose and mouth and in their poop! The city is using sewage data to help keep tabs on transmission.
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Are there fallout shelters left in Chicago?
There are plenty, but let’s just say they’re not ready for a nuclear apocalypse.
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