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  • Will Pullman Ever Be Revitalized?

    The post-industrial neighborhood considers whether to market its history … or start a Pullman 2.0. 

    June 18, 2013 read more
  • Sharpen the pencils!

    As we start our investigation on the economics of higher ed, we could use your help.

    June 14, 2013 read more
  • Two homes, one city

    With the help of a public housing resident, we begin our look at what separates — and possibly connects — life on either side of Chicago’s social divide.

    June 13, 2013 read more
  • What Do Aldermen Really Do?

    Sure, they pass laws and vote on city budgets. But there’s so much more. Think: Pregnancy tests and pigeon poo.

    June 11, 2013 read more
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  • Working For Change On Chicago’s Sidewalks

    Curious City tracks down the average wages of panhandlers and street performers in Chicago.

    June 6, 2013 read more
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  • How the Dan Ryan changed the South Side

    It’s almost difficult to imagine Chicago’s South Side without the highway line drawn through its midsection. Why did it land there, and did it create or just reinforce a racial divide?

    June 4, 2013 read more
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  • History’s toll on Chicago buildings

    One listener was taken aback over the Prentice Hospital flap. She asked what other important buildings have been lost. Let’s get a list started.

    May 24, 2013 read more
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  • Reporter’s Notebook: What are aldermen responsible for?

     Curious Citizen Andrea Lee heard Chicago aldermen no longer manage neighborhood recycling. So she wanted to know: Aside from speeches, hand-shaking and suit-wearing, what are they responsible for?

    May 23, 2013 read more
  • What was the South Side like before the Dan Ryan?

    South Sider Ryne Holmquist had lots of opportunities to ponder his Curious City question while he was stuck in traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Yes, we have maps, but we need your stories to help …

    May 22, 2013 read more
  • What It’s Like To Live On Minimum Wage In Chicago

    A listener who hustles to make ends meet wants us to think about people who hustle for even less.

    May 21, 2013 read more
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