In 1937, 83 years before the current pandemic forced kids to find ways to learn outside of the traditional classroom, Chicago school children took classes by radio while trying to stay safe from the threat of polio. Hear more Chicago History Podcast stories wherever you enjoy podcasts. #ChicagoHistory #ChicagoSchools #ChicagoPandemic…
In this episode we discuss a story of charity from Chicago's past and then welcome a special guest - Amanda Scotese, founder of Chicago Detours. Chicago Detours has entertained and educated tens of thousands of tourists and locals with in-person and virtual Chicago History tours. The podcast (audio only) version…
In this episode we talk with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer and Eddie Griffin about their new project, Chicago From The Air, which takes audiences on a bird’s eye tour of Chicago’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and suburbs, shot entirely by drone camera. WTTW video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQcW32P2mwI #ChicagoHistory #ChicagoArchitecture #Drones Trailer for Chicago From…
On June 20th, 1980, "The Blues Brothers" was released to movie theaters. On the 40th anniversary, we look at the film and the making of the iconic characters known as Jake and Elwood Blues. Chicago History Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883 https://twitter.com/chicago_pod https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/ Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like,…
Before Walgreens became its current occupant, the northwest corner of Dearborn and Division Streets in Chicago was home to storied movie theaters for over 70 years. Chicago History Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883 https://twitter.com/chicago_pod https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/ Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you like what we do,…
