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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story’s parallels to current affairs.
SHOW NOTES & EPISODES
Samuel Insull: Monopoly Man and Broadway Producer
Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about Samuel Insull. This episode ranges from monopolies to "Citizen Kane." Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: THE RISE AND FALL OF SAMUEL INSULL New York...
The Picasso: It Revolutionized Public Art
We talk about "The Picasso" and public art. Show Notes:The Art Newspaper: From the archive | the story behind the ‘controversial’ Picasso sculpture that became a symbol of ChicagoChicago Public...
Tom Cullerton: Pensions, Pensions, Pensions
Alyssa tells Morgan about a disreputable Illinois politician. Come for the corruption and the Legionnaires' disease stay for the shocking reveal. Show Notes: Capitol News Illinois: Former Sen. Tom...
August Becker: Days of Yore True Crime
Risen and I talk about true crime. Show Notes: Second City Sinners Murder by Gaslight: Becker Tells All New Yok Time: AUGUST BECKER FOUND GUILTY.; The Chicago Stock Yards Butcher to Die for...
Chicago River Swim: Lake Michigan is a Better Option; OR Think of the Drowning Children
Alyssa tells John the history of swimming the Chicago River. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. ...
Janes: An Autonomous Name
We talk about an underground abortion community. Show Notes: The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service HBO SOLID LISTEN IS ON PATREON! Love our shows? Consider...
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