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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
James Caesar Petrillo: An Idiot
In this episode Alyssa tells Pat about James Caesar Petrillo. He has a bandshell named after him in Grant Park but what do we really know about the man? Answer, he is an idiot. Listen to learn all...
The Musical Chicago: We have lost the plot
Alyssa tells David Baxter the real life story behind the musical Chicago. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends. Socials: Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram ...
Zion, Illinois: *Almost* Paradise
After they reminisce about workplace email hijinks, Alyssa gives John an update on the Mike Madigan trial, the closing of the Hard Rock Cafe, and the takeover of the Kennedy Center then they take a...
Oak Park Nazi: Everyone thought they were Right
Alyssa tells Pat all about the time Oak Park, a Chicago suburb, was torn apart after discovering an ACTUAL Nazi was a part of their community. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell...
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: The Epicenter of Nonsense
Alyssa is joined by Risen to tell her the history of St. Patrick' Day celebrations in Chicago. Socials: Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: WTTW: Labor of Love: A St. Patrick’s...
Daylight Savings Time: Dante’s Third Ring
Alyssa tells Vannesa from Reel Relationships about Chicago's crazy and chaotic relationship with Daylight Saving Time. We also dispel a few widely believed myths on the subject. ...
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