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Episode 620 - Chicago's Terrifying Tornadoes Jul 15, 2023

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The Chicago area has seen many weather events that have resulted in catastrophic destruction and death. Today's we're discussing Chicago's Terrifying Tornadoes.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's World's Fair Ferris Wheel in Lincoln Park Jul 08, 2023

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Chicago introduced the first ever Ferris Wheel at the World's Fair of 1893, but... whatever happened to it? Listen for the full story.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Fresh Air Sanitariums for Babies - Man-Made Lincoln Park Jul 01, 2023

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With Chicago air quality ranging from "Unhealthy" to "Very Unhealthy" to "Downright Unbreathable" most of this week, I thought I'd drag out this episode from the archives.
During a time of tuberculosis and cholera taking a deadly toll on Chicago's children, "Fresh Air" sanitariums were built to help provide children and mothers relief from the heat, with access to food, milk, and health services. One of those buildings was built on a man-made island, and both the building and island are still in use today.
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EXTRAS - Episode 619 - One On Every Corner - Archie's with Tyler Henry and Katrina Arthur Jun 24, 2023

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A little more from the Archie's interview and GOOD NEWS for fans of vintage signs in Chicago.
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Episode 619 - One On Every Corner - Archie's with Tyler Henry and Katrina Arthur Jun 17, 2023

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A family-run corner bar in Humboldt Park celebrating 80 years of being in business? One location, yet so many stories. Guest host: Tyler Henry
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Episode 618 - Chicago's Pride Events History with Tours with Mike's Mike McMains Jun 10, 2023

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Special guest Mike McMains (Tours with Mike) helps me break down the history of Chicago LGBTQ Pride Events. Enjoy!
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Episode 617 - Five on the Scaffold - The Murders of Clarence D. Hiller and Fred Guelzow Jun 03, 2023

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Two murders. One paved the way for fingerprint use to determine the identity of a criminal. The other cut short the life of a farmer. Those responsible for the horrible deeds ended up in the same place.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago Steel and the 1937 Memorial Day Massacre May 27, 2023

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One from the archives for your Memorial Day weekend listening. Enjoy.
It was an industry that at one time employed 700,000 workers, including 200,000 here in the Chicago area. Italians, Poles, Mexicans, African Americans, and others willing to put in a long and sometimes dangerous day’s work found good pay and a career working at the steel mills. Then gradually, it went away… but not before one fateful Memorial Day protest turned deadly.
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Episode 616 - Chicago's Schlitz Tied Houses May 20, 2023

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What's the deal with those big Schlitz globes on the sides of buildings around the city? Have a listen and find out!
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Episode 615 - One On Every Corner - Scofflaw with Chalonda White (Afro.Beer.Chick) and Nik White (Chicago Beer Pass) May 13, 2023

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One On Every Corner travels to Scofflaw, located on the southwest corner of Armitage and Kedzie. Joining me for this episode are Chalonda White (aka Afro.Beer.Chick) and Nik White, host of the Chicago Beer Pass podcast.
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