38 - Concierge Preferred

Meet Sean Patrick Wagner, concierge correspondent for Concierge Preferred Magazine. In this episode, Sean talks about what it means to "eat and drink professionally" in Chicago, shares a few great dive bars and pleads with the gentlemen of Chicago to leave their flip flops at home.

Be sure to follow Sean on Twitter @SPDoubleYou and then stop in to see him at The Wit to get Chicago tips and a delicious Doubletree cookie!

And don't forget kids, Fall doesn't start until September 22. Enjoy the summer...

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37 - Jean-Paul Brunier

Meet Jean-Paul Brunier, 19th century fashion blogger. As in, fashion blogger from the 19th century. In this very special episode, Jean-Paul talks about the mysterious events surrounding his arrival here, tells us about his work documenting fashion in the 21st century, offers some very forward thinking advice to the Chicago Cubs and shares a very important warning to Chicagoans about the dangers of overthrowing the Daley monarchy.

If you've never visited the hidden street of Alta Vista, here's where to find it:

 

You can follow Jean-Paul's work on Twitter and Tumblr. And you can certainly enter to win the Macy's Shopping Spree with Jean-Paul, but just know you'll be up against Arden and Stefania.

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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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35 - StudioChris

Meet Chris, of StudioChris, a local artist known for the beloved Chicago neighborhood posters such as this one:

 

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:

 

 

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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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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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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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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