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    Curious City

    Curious City

    Curious City

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    Length:
    485 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 485 episodes

    Title

    Is This Your Card? A Brief History Of Chicago-style Magic

    Chicago-style magic is close up, funny and usually performed at a bar or restaurant. We...

    23 minutes
    		May 02, 2024

    The Mayor, The Prince, and the Gift That Invaded Japan’s Biggest Lake

    In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor ...

    15 minutes
    		Apr 25, 2024

    Who’s A Good Boy: A Look At Chicago’s Top Dog Breeds

    Pit bulls are the number one dog breed in Chicago. We take a trip to the animal shelter...

    17 minutes
    		Apr 18, 2024

    What's That Dead Zone In The 19th Ward?

    There’s a hole in the map of Chicago. It turns out, it’s a cemetery. But there are many...

    13 minutes
    		Apr 11, 2024

    What Happened To The Crows?

    A listener thought she’d noticed a change in Chicago’s crow population. And she was rig...

    16 minutes
    		Apr 04, 2024

    From Desegregation To Teen Angst: Inside CPS’s Selective Enrollment System

    What began as a method of desegregation and a way to stem white flight has now become a...

    20 minutes
    		Mar 28, 2024

    Apple Slices: A Nostalgic Piece Of Chicago Pastry History

    Apple slices were a favorite Chicago pastry decades ago. Not many bakeries sell them to...

    15 minutes
    		Mar 21, 2024

    Sign Stealing: A Petty Piece Of Chicago Political History

    Stealing political signs has been a thing since candidates started printing signs. The ...

    19 minutes
    		Mar 14, 2024

    Two For Women’s History Month

    The juvenile justice system we know today was created by Cook County women. We take a l...

    20 minutes
    		Mar 07, 2024

    The Windy Kitty: How Chicago Became A Haven For Feral Cats

    Chicago is home to thousands of feral cats. But who’s looking after them? We look at th...

    17 minutes
    		Feb 29, 2024