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Curious City

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00:08:36

Chicago Winter Warmth Tips: From Extra Gloves To Hot...

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2020/01/19

From mail carriers to photographers, we asked people who spend a lot of time in the cold how they stay warm.

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00:08:25

What’s The Deal With ‘Midwest Nice?’

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2020/01/12

The common stereotype for Midwesterners is that we’re polite, friendly...and passive-aggressive. But is there any truth to that?

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00:03:51

What Happens To The Lincoln Park Zoo Animals In The...

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2020/01/04

Do the animals go somewhere warm, like Florida? Does the zoo give them coats? We took a behind-the-scene tour of the zoo to find out.

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00:09:00

Signs Of The Times: How Chicago Bars Got So Many Old...

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2019/12/29

We uncover the history and bask in the glow of a ubiquitous Chicago bar sign.

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00:12:43

Why Is Gambling Banned On The CTA?

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2019/12/22

Commuters are regularly hit with the announcement “Gambling is prohibited on CTA trains.” We find the reason behind the rule and look for those who inspired it.

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00:09:10

To Dibs Or Not To Dibs? The Essential Chicago Question

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2019/12/15

We answer your most pressing questions about Chicago’s controversial winter tradition.

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00:13:15

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Lead Pipes? Lessons...

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2019/12/08

Rust Belt cities tackling their lead problems offer advice for Chicago on funding, public education and getting political buy-in.

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00:08:11

Christmas Tree Lots: Who Are The Folks Who Keep The...

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2019/12/01

"It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s over in about three and a half weeks."

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00:28:15

City On Fire: Chicago Race Riot 1919

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2019/11/24

Chicago’s "Red Summer" of 1919 comes alive in this radio drama from WBEZ's Natalie Moore. It’s history with a twist.

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00:09:39

Chicago Police Hope To Build Trust With Experiment In...

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2019/11/17

With trust in police at a historic low, the Chicago Police Department’s latest community policing initiative puts relationship building at its center.

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00:08:45

Little Fingers And Screechy Sounds: Why Do So Many...

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2019/11/10

The recorder often inflicts squeaky torture on parents. Music teacher Valerie DePriest explains why it became a staple in music education.

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00:11:45

Ida B. Wells’ Lasting Impact On Chicago Politics And...

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2019/11/03

She’s best known for her anti-lynching work in the South, but Wells spent nearly four decades advancing black equality in Chicago.

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00:09:44

The Case Of The Chicago Mothman

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2019/10/27

Following several recent reports of a strange winged creature around the Chicago area, we try to find out what the heck is going on.

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00:09:12

DIY Bike Detective: Tips For Tracking Down Your...

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2019/10/20

Once you recover from the initial shock, experts recommend piecing together evidence, spreading the word, and hitting the street stat.

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00:13:57

Floods, Carp, And Crap: The Environmental Impacts Of...

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2019/10/13

The effects of the groundbreaking engineering feat are still being felt today — as far as the Gulf of Mexico.

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00:13:09

Half Day Road And The Origins Of A Semantic Slip-up

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2019/10/06

A half day from ... what? Why this suburban myth is not even half true, and why the same mistake was made again 600 miles away.

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00:13:44

Chicago’s Hidden Indie Rock Archive

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2019/09/29

Over three decades, Aadam Jacobs obsessively documented Chicago’s indie rock scene. His collection includes the early work of Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins, Jeff Tweedy, New Order, Naked Raygun, Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and much more. Today, the future of his roughly 10,000 live recordings is unclear. We took a peek into Jacob's archive.

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00:08:36

To Help Homeless Kids In Chicago, First You Have To...

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2019/09/22

Population estimates vary drastically. And numbers matter, since they dictate funding for crucial resources like shelter beds, food and social services.

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00:04:50

Climate Change Is Already Impacting Lake Michigan —...

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2019/09/15

Erratic water levels, disappearing beaches — climate change is already affecting Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Here’s what else we can expect.

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00:08:47

Drums, Fire And A Grilled Rabbit: The Birth Of...

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2019/09/08

Chicago’s Full Moon Jam is now a popular city-sanctioned attraction. But it began back in 2004 as a birthday party among friends.

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