Chicago has the nation's most extensive network of lead service lines, but city officials say drinking water is safe.
Curious City - How The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Played Into Chicago’s Rivalry With New York
In this live podcast episode, two actors playing New York and Chicago duke it out over who will host the coveted 1893 World’s Fair.
Curious City - Why Do Chicago Beaches Ban Flotation Devices?
One Chicagoan wonders why Chicago beaches ban things like rafts and boogie boards. But experts say there's good reason to leave them at home.
Curious City - How Does Chicago Track Its Coyotes?
Chicago is home to an estimated 2,000 coyotes. To learn how they survive, Curious City joined researchers as they tracked down pups.
Curious City - Doors Closing! Life As A CTA Rail Operator
Long hours, fatigue, and boredom can be hazards of the job. But former rail operators say there’s a lot to love about driving an 'L' train.
Curious City - How Pollution Seeped Into The Lives Of East Chicago Residents
When pollution invaded Ezell Foster’s East Chicago neighborhood, he found himself stuck between industry and a bureaucracy.
Curious City - WPLN’s ‘The Promise’: A Beautiful Day In The Projects
We curate an episode from WPLN’s podcast, ‘The Promise,’ a series about life in the James Cayce Homes, a public housing complex in Nashville.
Curious City - Nerdette: Comedian John Hodgman Really Loves Malört
We curate an episode of the WBEZ podcast, Nerdette, featuring an interview with comedian John Hodgman and the very Chicago story of Malört.
Curious City - Special Training For School Police: How Do Young People Feel About It?
As lawmakers move to require additional training for police in Illinois schools, five young people weigh in on whether it will make a difference.
Curious City - Seeing Blue: Will Chicago’s New LED Streetlights Do More Harm Than Good?
Do LED lights cause cancer? Can they really reduce crime? One kid is so concerned about LED streetlights that he called Mayor Rahm Emanuel.