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What’s it like to be a snow plow driver in Chicago? Jan 05, 2023

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A Chicago snow plow driver who’s been on the job for 40 years tells us what it’s like to keep the roads clear of snow and ice. Plus, we find out about the time Chicago made a Floridian class of kids thrilled when we shipped them a bunch of... our snow.

Fried Shrimp, Cricket and K Streets: The 2022 Holiday Grab Bag Dec 29, 2022

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We put all of the questions that you submitted in 2022 - nearly 700! - into a giant bag, and we’ve pulled a few out to answer all at once including Where to find the best Shrimp, the history of Cricket Hill, all the lettered streets west of Pulask, and more.

Two for the Winter Season Dec 22, 2022

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We revisit two questions from winters past: how the city breaks up the winter ice on the Chicago River, and in honor of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the history of Chicago’s Jewish migration throughout the city and beyond.

We look at the past-and present-of tree planting in Chicago Dec 15, 2022

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This week we dive into the history of tree planting in Chicago, find out why trees are so important to us and our city, and talk to people who are working to get trees planted in the neighborhoods that need them most.

Curious City Turns 10! Dec 08, 2022

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In the spirit of our show, and our inquisitive listeners, we decided to ask some about ourselves and Curious City’s humble beginnings, with founder Jennifer Brandel.

Chicago's Biodiversity, From Eastern Red Bats To Prickly Pear Cacti Dec 01, 2022

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We start in the Chicago loop, then head south to the Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh to discover the area's rich flora and fauna.

Watch out, big grocery chains – co-ops are coming Nov 24, 2022

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Unlike other cities and towns in the Midwest, food co-ops never really caught on in Chicago. But with grocery chain mega mergers and the sky-high price of food, there's been a big uptick in interest for co-ops. We'll tell you the history behind co-ops, take you inside some that are already operating and tell you about several that are in the works.

How Devon Avenue Became Chicago’s Little India Nov 17, 2022

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Devon Avenue has long been known as Little India, but the diverse West Ridge strip has become home for many and is still evolving today.

Lions and tigers and Chicagoans! How we all stay warm through Chicago winters Nov 10, 2022

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We've been experiencing some warm days in and around Chicago. But winter is coming. This week, we've got a couple of classic Curious City stories about staying warm. One features folks who work outside during the bitter Chicago winters, the other features some furry friends from the Lincoln Park Zoo.

We answer your questions about voting for judges Nov 03, 2022

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It’s election season. And Injustice Watch’s Maya Dukmasova joins us to answer your last-minute questions about that lengthy part of the ballot lots of voters avoid: judges.

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