Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
Curious City
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583 episodes
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Quality81
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YouTube86
Engagement99
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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Publishing Since
10/23/2012
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
Why does Chicago use Comic Sans on some elevator inspection certificates?
Curious City host, WBEZ’s resident expert, explores why Chicago uses Comic Sans on elevator inspection certificates, revealing the surprising reasons behind this quirky design choice.
May 27, 2026
Does Chicago have a Filipino neighborhood?
Host WBEZ's Nari Kim explores Chicago's Filipino community history and its growing culinary influence across the city in this interview.
May 20, 2026
Why are there helicopters flying over my neighborhood every night?
Host Brooke Gladstone investigates listener questions about nightly helicopter flights in Chicago, revealing their connection to immigration enforcement and historical patterns.
583 total episodes available with 81 transcripts
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