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Chicago House Museums Under Threat

Chicago House Museums Under Threat

FromCity Cast Chicago


Chicago House Museums Under Threat

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chicago’s neighborhoods are full of house museums — former homes turned into cultural centers celebrating art and history. But leaders of these cultural hubs are worried the city could make it harder to operate in residential areas. On Tuesday, member’s of city council’s zoning committee will consider an ordinance that would require house museums to ask for zoning or special use permits. The proposal comes as several groups seek to establish such museums honoring some of Chicago’s Black icons, such as Emmett Till, Muddy Waters, and Phyllis Wheatley. Jacoby talks with a cultural leader pushing back against the ordinance. 
Guests: Peter Vega, Executive Director of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (@PeterVega @chicagocultural); Abby Schnable, Sports Editor at the Loyola Phoenix 
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Released:
Mar 22, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.