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  • Chicago’s Best Stargazing Spots

    Chicago’s notorious light pollution hides the stars, but here’s where you have a fighting chance to peek at the heavens.

    Aug. 19, 2021 read more
    Listen — 18:46
  • What Are Those Giant Structures Out In Lake Michigan?

    There are six water cribs remaining in Chicago, but only two are still in use. So what might happen to them in the future?

    Aug. 14, 2021 read more
    Listen — 4:36
  • Steak And Lemonade: The Origins Of This Chicago Food Combo

    The beef sandwich and slushy drink are sold together all across the South and West sides. We track down the guy who put the two together.

    Aug. 12, 2021 read more
    Listen — 15:37
  • From Mexico To Chicago, The Story Behind “La Michoacana” Ice Cream Shops

    There are dozens of ice cream shops in Chicago with “La Michoacana” in their name, but many have different owners, offerings and prices.

    Aug. 7, 2021 read more
    Listen — 4:39
  • The Union Workers Who Created Those Infamous Rat Balloons

    Scabby the Rat is now common on picket lines around the world, but the balloon started in Chicago’s historically blue-collar suburbs.

    Aug. 5, 2021 read more
    Listen — 14:28
  • 10 Things To Know About Chicago’s New Waste Strategy

    From compost to old clothes, Chicago has a new plan for dealing with waste and recycling.

    July 31, 2021 read more
    Listen — 3:55
  • How To Be A Paletero In Chicago

    Being a paleta vendor may seem like a sweet life, but we learned that selling Mexican popsicles is anything but a walk on the beach.

    July 29, 2021 read more
    Listen — 23:55
  • Three Unlikely Stories About The Places Chicagoans Drank During Prohibition

    From a locale run by a grandmother of five to a secret hotel room, we explore lesser-known spots where Chicagoans drank in the 1920s.

    July 22, 2021 read more
    Listen — 17:26
  • LISTEN: Tornadoes, Heat Waves And Floods In Chicago

    How susceptible is Chicago to tornadoes? How hard is it to predict Chicago weather? That and more in our playlist.

    July 15, 2021 read more
    Listen — 17:15
  • How Much Poop Is In The Water? Your Questions About Chicago’s Beaches, Answered

    Before you grab your towel, read our guide answering your questions about Chicago beaches — from pollution to poop.

    July 10, 2021 read more
    Listen — 14:01
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