Here’s a peek at what goes on inside some of these “mystery buildings” and how their architectural disguises have evolved over the decades.
Curious City - Getting to the Bottom of Lake Michigan’s Legendary ‘Shark Attack’
Rumor has it a young George Lawson was attacked by a shark while swimming at a Chicago beach in 1955. Is it true, or just a bunch of bull shark?
Curious City - Stories Behind CTA ‘L’ Lines’ Strange Curves, Dips and Twists
Curious City - What Killed The Cook County Fair?
Curious City - The Killing Of Fred Goree: A White Cop, A Buick And Segregation In The Age Of Negro League Baseball
Curious City - Escape From Chicago: How Long Would It Take to Evacuate?
The city’s cagey on estimates, but suggests you bring your best walking shoes.
Curious City - Mixed Signals: Do Chicago’s Crosswalk Buttons Actually Work?
The city’s pushing pedestrian-friendly design, but it’s left one consideration at the curb.
Curious City - Why Chicago BYOBs Like Nobody’s Business
Combine gangster-era liquor laws with a twist of modern creativity, add a dash of laid-back spirit, and you’ve got a cocktail that makes Chicago the BYOB capital of the country.
Curious City - Why Chicago BYOBs Like Nobody’s Business
Combine gangster-era liquor laws with a twist of modern creativity, add a dash of laid-back spirit, and you’ve got a cocktail that makes Chicago the BYOB capital of the country.
Curious City - Chicago’s Killer View: The Skyline’s Toll On Migratory Birds
Each migratory season leaves a flurry of birds dead at the feet of skyscrapers. But does that make a dent in the bird population?