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Monday, August 12, 2013
36 - 1,001 Chicago Afternoons
Meet Paul Dailing, the creator behind 1,001 Chicago Afternoons a blog of (eventually) 1,001 stories of life in Chicago, based on Ben Hecht's famed 1920s newspaper column. In this episode, Paul talks about the Ben Hecht's original project, his own modern day reboot, lambasts the state of commentary in this town and shares several secrets including the truth behind Chicago's Suit Guy.
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Monday, July 29, 2013
35 - StudioChris
Meet Chris, of StudioChris, a local artist known for the beloved Chicago neighborhood posters such as this one:
In this episode, Chris talks about the process behind creating these popular designs, shares a boatload of Chicago secrets (ohhhh, Bucktown) and talks about some important Lake Shore Drive etiquette.
And, as promised, here's the panoramic and unique view from atop Cite in Lake Point Tower:
We're also excited to be giving away a pack of Chris' greeting cards to a lucky listener. To be entered to win, just send an e-mail to yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with your favorite Chicago landmark.
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and this one:
In this episode, Chris talks about the process behind creating these popular designs, shares a boatload of Chicago secrets (ohhhh, Bucktown) and talks about some important Lake Shore Drive etiquette.
And, as promised, here's the panoramic and unique view from atop Cite in Lake Point Tower:
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Monday, July 15, 2013
34 - VOA Associates
Meet Mike Loganbill Vice President, Director of Personnel and Professional Development for VOA Associates. In this episode, Mike tells us all about what it's like working for a global architectural design firm and helping to put together the teams that create many of the buildings you utilize in Chicago. He also divulges the fairy tale land of horses, rodeos and empty beaches at the South Shore Cultural Center and sternly asks residents to rethink their suburban relocation plan.
For more information about Italo Balbo, including where that plundered Roman column is hiding in the city, check out the Gapers Block's article on Mr. Balbo's historic flight.
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Monday, May 13, 2013
33
It's time for another seasonal episode at Your Chicago! In this episode, Arden and Stefania go sans guest to talk summer in the city and share a smattering of fun things happening in Chicago over the next few months. Get out your notepads (real or digital) and be ready to write down a long list of must-dos for your summer!
We had some technical difficulties with this episode so the audio skips a few times. Apologies to your ears!
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We had some technical difficulties with this episode so the audio skips a few times. Apologies to your ears!
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Monday, April 29, 2013
32 - Jane Addams Hull House
Meet Rachel Shrock, Exhibition Assistant and Museum Educator, of the Jane Addams Hull-House. In this episode, Rachel gets us up to speed on some Chicago history, shares the phenomenal impact of the Hull-House both then and now, scolds drivers for some selfish (and dangerous) driving and tips us off to the Logan Theater Oscar movie viewings.
For more information about the Hull House visit www.hullhousemuseum.org
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For more information about the Hull House visit www.hullhousemuseum.org
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Monday, April 15, 2013
31 - Pet Sitter
Meet
Samantha, pet sitter extraordinaire. In this episode, Samantha shares
experiences and advice from the pet sitting industry, human shames lazy
dog owners and CTA riders and reveals the magical powers of a sandalwood
fan.
You can find Samantha on Twitter at @ToriFan13.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
30 - Windy City Roller All-Stars
Meet Yvette Your Maker, member of the Windy City Roller All-Stars. In this episode, Yvette laces up her skates and gives us a behind the scenes look at the world of roller derby, talks about the "stop for pedestrian" crossings and shares yet another Chicago first (you'll have to listen to find out what it is!).
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