Population estimates vary drastically. And numbers matter, since they dictate funding for crucial resources like shelter beds, food and social services.
Curious City - Climate Change Is Already Impacting Lake Michigan — Here’s How
Erratic water levels, disappearing beaches — climate change is already affecting Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Here’s what else we can expect.
Curious City - Drums, Fire And A Grilled Rabbit: The Birth Of Chicago’s Full Moon Jam
Chicago’s Full Moon Jam is now a popular city-sanctioned attraction. But it began back in 2004 as a birthday party among friends.
Curious City - The Cha-Cha Slide And More: Which Dances Were Invented In Chicago?
Don your dancing shoes as we track down the Chicago band members, musicians, and dancers who helped create five iconic moves.Â
Curious City - Having ‘The Talk’: Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions
A child psychiatrist, a public defender and a police officer weigh in on how to prepare kids for interacting with the police.
Curious City - Rats! The Science And Stories Behind Chicago’s Most Unwanted Pests
To explore the mysteries of Chicago’s rodents, Curious City took a rat safari, interviewed experts and turned your stories into a zine.
Curious City - Why Chicago’s Depression-Era School Murals Sparked Debates About Art And Politics For 80 Years
Some were called Communist, while others have been called out for lack of diversity.
Curious City - Nicky’s And The Big Baby Mystery Part II: We Found Nicky V.!
Our recent search for the origins of a famous South burger hit a dead end — until the elusive Nicky Vagenas finally came forward.
Curious City - Chicago’s Race Riots Of 1919 Contributed To The Segregation We See Today
Choices made in the wake of the violence set a foundation for the racial inequality the city continues to grapple with.
Curious City - Why Chicago Had Race Riots During The ‘Red Summer’ Of 1919
Long-brewing racial tensions came to a head one hot summer day, when a black boy was drowned near a whites-only beach.