2021 Curious City story: “Why aren’t there any federal Indian reservations in Illinois?” wbez.org/stories/why-do…

A topic I reported on for Curious City a while back …

As the weather gets warmer, more and more Chicagoans are out and about with their dogs. And that got us wondering: What are the most popular #dog breeds in the city? #Chicago

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We analyzed data on more than 84,000 dogs registered with the city to find Chicago’s top dogs, as well as which breeds are most common in which neighborhoods. trib.al/TfStSmm

Are you a Chicago resident with a dog? 🐶We're working on a story about popular dog types in Chicago, and we want your dog pics! Your dog might be featured in an upcoming web article on WBEZ's website 📸 Email [email protected] (no DMs, please)

This great new Curious City story by Mariah Woelfel talks about how the Southwest Side's sandy hills were an attractive spot to build cemeteries, and there were also many saloons to serve graveyard visitors … wbez.org/stories/mt-gre…

The rectangular cutout in the 19th Ward is the largest of its kind within city limits. It turns out that hole in the map is Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, an unincorporated piece of Cook County that has a history of its own. trib.al/Osm6ryr

Dear listeners: In the near future, Curious City will no longer be a podcast. But you’ll still find us on the radio and at the WBEZ website.

We’re collecting your favorite memories of the podcast. See slides for more details 💙

How did selective enrollment schools first start in Chicago? Selective admissions began as a way to integrate schools, but it became a highly competitive program. Listen to the history on WBEZ's Curious City.
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Selective admissions started out as a way to integrate Chicago’s schools. It became a highly competitive program the school board wants to deemphasize. by Sarah Karp via Curious City wbez.org/stories/whats-…

With all the hubbub over the future of selective enrollment, a listener asked Curious City how the program started in Chicago Public Schools. @sskedreporter has the story ✏️ trib.al/ih3UMYl

With all the hubbub over the future of selective enrollment, a listener asked Curious City how selective enrollment schools started in Chicago. This timeline explores major points in the history of selective enrollment.

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Did you know Lane Tech was Chicago's first selective enrollment public school? The new school policy, established during the space race of the 1950s, was to “only [admit] the students that would make the greatest contributions to American science.” trib.al/uO045Eu

What's your favorite place to get apple slices in the Chicago area? trib.al/oHoujos

Have you ever had apple slices? It used to be a Midwest staple. Now the somewhat obscure dessert is only sold at a few local bakeries. trib.al/kpXvy9M

As far as election shenanigans go, sign stealing is relatively benign. But it's rooted in Chicago's political history. It’s a tradition that goes back more than 100 years, when the city was rebuilding after the Chicago Fire and political bosses ruled. trib.al/CRuqolK

Our Curious City question-asker wanted to know, why are campaign signs stolen — and who's behind it?

For her family, it's personal. They were once engaged in 'the sign wars.' They even set a trap to catch the thief. Listen to the whodunit tale here:
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Fascinating and important episode of Curious City from BLACKBIIRD about the hidden/ignored history of Black filmmakers in Chicago at the dawn of the cinema age! Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cur… #Chicago #BlackHistory #film

Has someone ever nabbed a campaign sign off your lawn? This week, we take a look at why this election season tradition is so intertwined with Chicago politics. trib.al/KWdYQBu

It’s election season, and that means some good ‘ol political hijinks.

Like campaign signs disappearing in the dead of night.

Curious City follows the trap one family set to catch a thief + delves into its roots in machine politics. Press▶️to listen: wbez.org/stories/why-do…