Two Tasty Treats For Thanksgiving Feasts23 November 2023As you prepare to gather around the dinner table, Curious City brings you a couple of delicious food stories. First, we visit some Mexican bakeries around the city. Then, we go hunting for a long lost fried chicken recipe.00:18:01
Spare Rooms And Shared Spaces; Migrants Scramble To Find Housing Ahead Of Winter16 November 2023Thousands of newly arrived migrants are sleeping in tents or shelters in Chicago. But with winter approaching, some residents are offering space in their homes. Curious City takes a look at the small scale housing alternatives migrants are taking.00:23:22
What Happened To Chicago’s Cuban Community?09 November 2023Following the Cuban Revolution, many Cubans ended up settling in Chicago neighborhoods like Edgewater and Logan Square. Today, the community isn’t as visible as it is in places like Miami and New York City. We’ll look at what drew Cubans to Illinois and what sets Chicago’s Cuban community apart from...00:20:53
Bar Culture on the Big and Small Screen: Curious City Live from Goose Island Barrelhouse02 November 2023In October, Curious City teamed up with the Chicago Brewseum to talk about important bar scenes in film and television. The Brewseum’s Liz Garibay and writer Mark Caro join Curious City’s Jason Marck for some of the highlights of the evening that revolved around Chicago bars.00:26:35
The Haunting Of East Pilsen26 October 2023Curious City asked listeners for their paranormal experiences, and it turns out Chicago is pretty spooky. We explore the supernatural in one family’s home in Pilsen. Is that the sound of a house settling, or could it be spirits?00:25:34
How Can We Keep Chicago And Our Basements Above Water?19 October 2023Basements fill with stormwater and sewage when a big storm hits. Why is this happening, and what can be done to prevent it?00:27:30
What’s It Like To Be a Rail Operator?12 October 2023It takes a lot to drive a Chicago Transit Authority train. Since the pandemic, the job itself hasn’t changed, but challenges remain.00:15:59
Putting on a Chicago race requires fees, permits and patience05 October 2023Each year tens of thousands of people take part in 5ks, 10ks, marathons, half-marathons and more in Chicago. But how does one get permission? And what’s it like to navigate the process and work with the various city departments to put on an event like this? As we get ready for the 46th annual Chicag...00:18:33
What’s the History of the Medinah Temple and Its Original Owners?28 September 2023Before it was a place to gamble or shop, the Medinah Temple was the longtime home to the Medinah Shriners, an organization shrouded in secrecy.00:18:41
Who Enforces the Rules at Dog Parks?21 September 2023It can be a tense situation when a dog bites another dog at the park. Who’s making sure it’s handled properly? No matter what kind of dog you have, there are a number of rules to follow at the dog park. But, who’s keeping it all in check?00:14:58
