A 2015 Senate investigation found that the DOD did in fact pay college sports teams to stage patriotic tributes at games. Curious City finds out whether they still do.
Curious City - What Would You Do With A Million Dollars? Whether Participatory Budgeting Is Worth The Effort
Some wards vote on how to spend some taxpayer money. Does it help spread the wealth or is it just a feel-good exercise?
Curious City - So, Why Did It Take So Long For It To Be Mayor Jane Byrne’s Turn?
It took decades for Chicago's first and only female mayor to land an official honor from City Council. Is there a reason it took so long?
Curious City - Where Does Your Poop Go?
Curious City finds out where your poop goes by taking a journey through the Chicago-area sewer system.
Curious City - Little Fingers And Screechy Sounds: Why Do So Many Kids Learn To Play The Recorder?
The recorder often inflicts squeaky torture on parents. Music teacher Valerie DePriest explains why it became a staple in music education.
Curious City - Without Native Americans, Would We Have Chicago As We Know It?
Names like Marquette and Joliet are cited in history books. But it was Native Americans who first set Chicago on a path to develop into a major metropolis.
Curious City - Don’t Believe The Height! Why Chicago Suburb Names Flat Out Lie About Their Elevation
From Chicago Heights to Mount Prospect, here's why Chicago suburb names flat out lie about their elevation.
Curious City - Why Chicago’s Chinatown Is Practically Invisible On Apartment Rental Sites
The listings are there — just in Chinese. Is this a form of discrimination, or a way to preserve a neighborhood's character?
Curious City - Cycling In Cemeteries? Why Some Chicago Graveyards Are Changing Their Rules About Bicycles
The answer has to do with shifting ideas about bikes and the proper way to mourn the dead.
Curious City - Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely To Hit Chicago?
The good news is Chicago probably won’t be hit by hurricanes and earthquakes. But the area is becoming more vulnerable to other disasters.