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**Curious City**

Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.

Latest Episodes:

What Happened to Nike Missile Sites Around Chicago? Jan 22, 2013

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Cold War Chicago was once peppered with nuclear missiles ready to thwart a Soviet attack.

Is Construction Work A Boon For Chicago's Urban Archaeologists? Jan 16, 2013

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Curious Citizen Linda Rudy wondered when ground is broken for building or repairs, is anyone there to look for treasure? We catch up with local archaeologists who’ve scoured everything from construction sites, to the White City, to ... grandpa’s outhouse.

Who settles refugees on Chicago's North Side? Jan 08, 2013

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Rogers Park resident Lowell Wyse noticed how diverse his neighborhood is, and wonders whether the city helps place international refugees there. If City Hall’s not, who is?

How Much Of The Field Museum’s Collection Is Actually On Display? Jan 03, 2013

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The bulk of its objects are out of sight, but not necessarily out of mind. Start with our behind-the-scenes view, and stick around for a surprising international backstory.

Why Ban Pickups from Lake Shore Drive? Where Can They Park in Chicago? Jan 01, 2013

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History suggests a Victorian-era prejudice against commercial traffic in Chicago parkways lurks behind a ban against pickup trucks on Lake Shore Drive. Should truck owners worry? And, where can they park, anyway?

How Has Chicago’s Coastline Changed Over The Decades? Dec 11, 2012

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Curious citizen Miriam Reuter wondered how Chicago's coastline has changed over the decades. We learn that from nature to industry and back again (sorta), the lakefront’s changed so much that city founders wouldn’t recognize it.

Where’s Chicago's Biodiversity Hotspot? Nov 07, 2012

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The city's home to more wildlife than the usual suspects. (We're talking 'bout you, Mr. Squirrel.) Lace up your boots, folks. To find lizards, osprey and cactus, we’ll be heading far off the Mag Mile.

Chuh Kaw Go, What Do You Really Sound Like? Oct 23, 2012

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What is a Chicago accent and what do Chicagoans really sound like? Sound off with your phone and become part of the linguistic record.